Indian Parliament's Winter Session Ends in Turmoil and Low Productivity

The session concluded with protests, privilege motions, and debates over simultaneous elections, Ambedkar remarks, and parliamentary decorum.

The winter session of Parliament ended with Lok Sabha productivity at 57.87% and Rajya Sabha at a mere 40.03%, with disruptions dominating proceedings.
Protests erupted over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's controversial remarks about B.R. Ambedkar, leading to counter-protests and heated exchanges between the BJP and the Opposition.
Two landmark bills proposing simultaneous state and national elections were introduced and referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further scrutiny.
The session saw accusations of physical altercations between BJP and Congress MPs, with privilege motions filed against Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, while the Congress accused the BJP of suppressing dissent.
Leaders, including Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, criticized the disruptions, calling for the restoration of dignity and meaningful debate in Parliament.