New Delhi, – The Winter Session of Parliament started this morning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi standing outside the new Parliament building and appealing to all parties for “healthy and productive discussions” in the 19-day session that will go on till 19 December 2025.
Speaking to the media before the session, PM Modi said, “Let us rise above party lines and work for the welfare of 140 crore Indians. The country expects positive and result-oriented debates from us.”
However, the opposition INDIA alliance has made it clear that it will corner the government on two big issues from Day 1:
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across the country
- The recent low-intensity blast outside a CRPF school in Delhi’s Rohini area
Because of heated exchanges on these matters, Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 2 PM within 30 minutes of starting.
What Happened Inside Parliament Today
- 11:00 AM – Both Houses assembled.
- 11:05 AM – Obituary references were made for former members and sitting MP from Manipur who passed away recently.
- 11:20 AM – Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi raised the Delhi blast issue in Zero Hour.
- 11:25 AM – TMC and DMK members stood up demanding discussion on voter list “deletion drive”.
- 11:35 AM – Speaker Om Birla asked members to take their seats but slogans of “Stop deleting voters” and “Justice for Delhi blast victims” continued.
- 11:42 AM – Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 PM. Rajya Sabha also saw similar protests and was adjourned till 2 PM.
Main Issues the Opposition Will Raise
1. Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls
The Election Commission of India announced a country-wide Special Intensive Revision from 25 November to 16 December 2025. The last date for publishing the draft voter list is now 16 December instead of earlier dates.
Opposition parties claim:
- Names of poor, minority and migrant voters are being deleted on a large scale.
- In many states, BJP-ruled governments are using the police and local administration to remove opposition voters.
- Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are visiting houses only in opposition strongholds.
Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said today morning, “This is the biggest attack on democracy after 50 years after Emergency. Lakhs of genuine voters are being removed only because they don’t vote for BJP.”
Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien added, “We have proof from West Bengal, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. We will not let Parliament function till the government stops this voter deletion drive.”
2. Rohini CRPF School Blast (26 November 2025)
A crude bomb exploded outside the gate of a CRPF public school in Prashant Vihar, Rohini on 26 November morning. No one was injured because it was early, but the incident created panic.
Delhi Police has registered a case under Explosive Substances Act and UAPA. National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe.
Opposition leaders are asking:
- Why has the Home Ministry not made any statement in Parliament yet?
- Is there a terror angle or is it linked to local land mafia?
- Why was CCTV footage from nearby cameras not working?
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said, “Delhi is the capital of India. A bomb blast happens 10 days ago and the Home Minister is silent. We want a statement on the floor of the House today itself.”
Government’s Stand
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told reporters, “Every issue will be discussed as per rules. Opposition should not create ruckus. Election Commission is an independent body. If someone has proof of wrong deletion, they can approach the EC.”
Home Ministry sources say Union Home Minister Amit Shah will give a detailed statement on the Delhi blast in both Houses once the investigation reaches a logical stage.
Bills Listed for This Session (19 sitting days)
Important bills the government wants to pass:
- The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- The Bharatiya Vidyapeeth Bill
- The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill)
- The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill
- The Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill
- 14 other bills for introduction and passage
Full Schedule
- Session starts: 1 December 2025
- Session ends: 19 December 2025
- Total working days: 19
- Christmas break: No recess (session ends before 25 Dec)
Statements from Political Leaders Today
| Leader | Party | Statement |
|---|---|---|
| Narendra Modi | BJP | “Country wants positive debates, not disruption harms democracy.” |
| Mallikarjun Kharge | Congress | “We will not allow Parliament to run till voter deletion is stopped.” |
| Rahul Gandhi | Congress | “This is murder of democracy. Poor people’s votes are being stolen.” |
| Akhilesh Yadav | SP | “Yogi government deleting Dalit and backward voters in UP.” |
| Mamata Banerjee (via post) | TMC | “BJP wants to win 2026 Bengal election by removing 1 crore voters.” |
| Kiren Rijiju | BJP | “Ready for discussion on every issue, but follow rules.” |
| Supriya Sule | NCP(SP) | “First save democracy, then talk about bills.” |
FAQs – Winter Session 2025 & Voter List Controversy
Q1. What is Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists?
A. It is a special drive by the Election Commission to update electoral rolls – add new voters, remove dead or shifted voters and correct entries. This time it is happening in all states together from Nov–Dec 2025.
Q2. Why are opposition parties angry?
A. They say genuine voters, especially from poor colonies, minority areas and migrant labour colonies are being removed without proper notice.
Q3. Can a voter check if his/her name is still there?
A. Yes. Visit voters.eci.gov.in or call voter helpline 1950 or download Voter Helpline app. Last date to file claims/objections is 16 December 2025.
Q4. Will Parliament function normally this session?
A. Very difficult. Opposition has decided to raise voter list and Delhi blast every day. Government needs opposition support to pass important bills like Waqf Amendment.
Q5. When will the Delhi blast happened and what is the latest update?
A. 26 November 2025, 6:45 AM outside CRPF School, Rohini. NIA is investigating. No arrest so far.