The first day of the Winter Session in the Lok Sabha ended in chaos as massive protests by the Opposition forced the House to be adjourned at 12 pm. The ruckus erupted shortly after proceedings began, with Opposition MPs storming the well of the House, shouting slogans and hooting in protest over the SIR issue. Members alleged that they were being denied the opportunity to raise constituency matters, intensifying the confrontation with the government.
Speaker Om Birla made repeated attempts to restore order but the disruptions continued, leaving no space for legislative business. The uproar began moments after the session commenced, mirroring earlier protests staged during Question Hour preparation.
When will the Lok Sabha resume?
The House was adjourned till the next scheduled sitting after the 12 pm disruption. As is standard practice on days of heavy protests, the Lok Sabha is expected to reconvene later in the afternoon or as per the Parliamentary schedule announced by the Speaker’s office.
The adjournment signals a turbulent start to the Winter Session, with both sides preparing for an intense political battle. With several major bills, including excise amendments and GST-related legislation, slated for introduction, the disruptions on Day 1 indicate that the session may continue to face interruptions.
As tensions remain high, all eyes will be on the next sitting to see whether normalcy returns or if the confrontation continues.
