New Delhi: The Winter Session of Parliament will begin on December 1 and continue till at least December 19, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju announced on Saturday.
In a post on X, Rijiju said, “The Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji has approved the proposal of the Government to convene the Winter Session of Parliament from 1st December 2025 to 19th December 2025 (subject to exigencies of Parliamentary business).”
He expressed hope that the upcoming session would proceed smoothly and productively. “Looking forward to a constructive and meaningful Session that strengthens our democracy and serves the aspirations of the people,” Rijiju added.
The Monsoon Session of Parliament, held between July 21 and August 21, had recorded 21 sittings. However, both Houses witnessed low productivity due to repeated disruptions. The Lok Sabha functioned for only 37 hours out of the scheduled 120 hours, while the Rajya Sabha worked for 41 hours and 15 minutes, reflecting a productivity rate of just 31 per cent and 38.8 per cent, respectively.
The upcoming Winter Session will also mark the debut of Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Radhakrishnan took the oath as the 15th Vice President of India on September 12.
On October 21, he visited various sections of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat at Parliament House and interacted with the staff. His visit covered key departments, including the Table Office, Legislative Section, Question Branch, Members’ Salaries and Allowances Branch, Members’ Amenities Section, Bill Office, Notice Office, Lobby Office, and Reporters’ Branch.
During his interactions, Radhakrishnan appreciated the staff’s contribution to the smooth and effective functioning of the Rajya Sabha. He encouraged them to continue working with dedication and professionalism, strengthen parliamentary processes, and remain committed to serving the nation. The Vice President also extended his Diwali greetings during the visit.
With IANS inputs