Winter Parliament Session: Rajya Sabha likely to discuss India's ‘economic troubles’ on Day 2

Winter Parliament Session: As the Indian Parliament reconvenes for the second day of its Winter Session on Tuesday, the economic situation of the country is likely to take centre stage in the Rajya Sabha.

Winter Parliament Session to discuss economic situation today

Members of the Upper House, including Ayodhya Rami Reddy, Birendra Prasad Baishya, Ghanshyam Tiwari, Lakshmikant Bajpayee, Sushil Kumar Modi, Aditya Prasad and Shambhu Sharan Patel, are set to initiate a crucial discussion on the topic, sources confirmed.

Parliament Winter Session | Rajya Sabha MPs Ayodhya Rami Reddy, Birendra Prasad Baishya, Ghanshyam Tiwari, Lakshmikant Bajpayee, Sushil Kumar Modi, Aditya Prasad and Shambhu Sharan Patel are expected to raise a discussion on the "economic situation in the country" in the Upper…

— ANI (@ANI) December 5, 2023

This comes after a relatively eventful first day on Monday, which witnessed the passage of two Bills and the revocation of AAP MP Raghav Chadha's suspension in the Rajya Sabha. Moreover, the Standing Committee reports on three key bills – 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023', 'The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023', and 'The Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023' – were tabled in both Houses.

The spotlight, however, is likely to shift to the economic debate in the Rajya Sabha. With concerns mounting over inflation, unemployment, and the broader health of the economy, the members' engagement with the government on this critical issue is highly anticipated.

Which bill is passed in Rajya Sabha?

On a separate note, the Rajya Sabha successfully passed the Bill repealing the Indian Post Office Act, 1898 and consolidating the laws governing post offices across India. While the move garnered support, some opposition members expressed concerns over specific provisions, questioning if it was a step towards creating a "surveillance state." The government, however, refuted these apprehensions, emphasizing that the provisions existed in the previous version of the bill and were solely for national security purposes.

About Winter Parliament Session 2023

With the Winter Session scheduled to continue until December 22, the coming days are likely to be filled with crucial debates, legislative action, and potential political fireworks. The economic discussion in the Rajya Sabha, particularly, promises to be a defining moment in this session, throwing light on the government's response to the anxieties of the nation.