Overview
- President Droupadi Murmu approved the government’s plan for a Dec. 1–19 sitting with 15 working days, stated as subject to exigencies of parliamentary business.
- Congress and other opposition leaders called the timetable unusually delayed and truncated, while Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju urged them to participate and stop disruptions.
- The session follows Bihar’s Nov. 14 election results, which political observers say could shape the mood and priorities when both Houses convene.
- Phase two of the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision is underway in 12 states and UTs, with draft rolls due Dec. 9 and final rolls on Feb. 7, 2026, an exercise opposition parties plan to contest in Parliament.
- Legislation expected on the agenda includes the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, and possible Jan Vishwas and Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code amendments.