Parliament Winter Session Opens with Focus on Banking Reforms and Key Opposition Concerns

The session, running until December 20, will address 16 bills, including banking law amendments, while opposition parties prioritize discussions on Adani allegations and Manipur violence.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce amendments to banking laws, including changes to the Reserve Bank of India Act and Banking Regulation Act, during the Winter Session.
The session will consider 16 bills, including the Waqf Amendment Bill and the Punjab Courts (Amendment) Bill, with debates expected on their implications.
Opposition parties, led by Congress, plan to prioritize discussions on allegations of bribery involving the Adani Group and ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for constructive debates, emphasizing the significance of the session as it coincides with the 75th year of India's Constitution.
The session is scheduled to conclude on December 20, with no parliamentary proceedings on November 26 to observe Constitution Day.