New Delhi: The government is set to hold an all-party meeting on November 30, 2025, ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, which is scheduled to begin on December 1 and continue until December 19. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has formally invited floor leaders from all political parties to the meeting, which will commence at 11 am.
The primary objective of this meeting is to foster consensus and ensure the smooth functioning of the upcoming parliamentary session. The government aims to address concerns from all parties and seek their cooperation in conducting a productive session. Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated that the meeting would provide an opportunity to share the list of pending bills with the Leader of the Opposition and gather suggestions. Prior to the all-party meeting, officials will scrutinize all pending bills with departmental secretaries.
The Winter Session is scheduled to have 15 sittings across 19 days. Private Members' Bills will be considered on December 5 and 19, while Private Members' resolutions will be taken up on December 12.
Members of the opposition have criticized the scheduling and length of the session. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh described the session as "unusually delayed and truncated," noting the limited 15 working days. Rijiju, however, expressed the government's anticipation for a constructive and meaningful session, emphasizing its importance in strengthening democracy and serving the aspirations of the people.
Amidst speculation regarding the possible inclusion of Chandigarh under Article 240 through the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) clarified that the proposal remains under consideration. The MHA emphasized that the proposal aims to simplify the Central Government's law-making process for the Union Territory and assured that no final decision has been taken, with existing administrative arrangements remaining unchanged. The government has also clarified that it does not intend to introduce any related bill during the Winter Session.
