parliamentary reforms
India's Parliament Winter Session 2025: Key Bills and Opposition Challenges Ahead
Nov 30, 2025 02:09 pm CST
The upcoming Winter Session of India's Parliament, scheduled from December 1-19, will feature crucial legislation including the Atomic Energy Bill to open the nuclear sector to private players and the Higher Education Commission Bill. Following the BJP-led NDA's Bihar victory, the government pushes forward with nine reform bills while opposition parties prepare to challenge electoral roll revisions across 12 states and territories. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has called for a meeting with floor leaders to ensure smooth coordination during the 15-sitting session.
Government Considers Two-Year Extension for Parliamentary Standing Committees: Potential Boost for Shashi Tharoor
Sep 27, 2025 02:26 pm CST
The Indian government is evaluating a proposal to extend parliamentary standing committee tenures from one to two years, responding to opposition calls for more thorough legislative scrutiny. This potential change would particularly benefit Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, allowing him to retain his Foreign Affairs Committee chairmanship despite reported party differences. The proposed reform aims to address continuity issues in the 24 committees that oversee governmental departments and policies.