Winter Session Day 2: Rahul Gandhi to Lead Debate on Special Intensive Revision in Lok Sabha; IndiGo Crisis, ‘Vande Mataram’ Also on Agenda

The Winter Session of Parliament enters a crucial second day on Tuesday, with the much-awaited debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise set to dominate proceedings in the Lok Sabha. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi will open the discussion, marking a key moment in the Opposition’s push for electoral reforms.

The government has allocated 10 hours for the SIR debate across both Houses, reflecting the seriousness of concerns raised by Opposition parties regarding alleged discrepancies in voter lists during the Election Commission’s revision drive.

Key Issues on Parliament’s Agenda Today

1. Rahul Gandhi to Open Debate on SIR

Rahul Gandhi will initiate discussions on the Special Intensive Revision exercise in the Lok Sabha. The Congress has been demanding a detailed debate for months, claiming that several irregularities surfaced during the voter list revision process.

A parallel debate is expected in the Rajya Sabha, likely to be opened by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, reports suggest.

2. Electoral Reforms in Focus

The lower house will examine electoral reforms more broadly, including the need for greater transparency and accountability in the revision of electoral rolls across states.

3. IndiGo Crisis: Aviation Minister to Address Parliament

With IndiGo facing severe operational issues leading to widespread delays and cancellations, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu will address the Lok Sabha at 12 pm.
He had earlier briefed the Rajya Sabha on the situation, which has left thousands of passengers stranded across the country.

4. Rajya Sabha to Discuss 150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’

After the Lok Sabha took up the discussion on Monday, the Rajya Sabha will today mark 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had led Monday’s discussion, highlighting the national song’s role in India’s freedom struggle and its relevance today.

5. Defence Committee Reports to be Tabled

BJP MPs Radha Mohan Singh and Virendra Singh will present four reports of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence.
These reports detail action taken by the government on earlier recommendations regarding the Ministry of Defence’s budget demands for 2025–26.

Winter Session Timeline

The Winter Session, officially the 6th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha and the 269th Session of the Rajya Sabha, began on December 1.
It will conclude on December 19, with several key bills and discussions lined up over the next two weeks.

As Parliament braces for high-stakes discussions, today’s debates—especially on SIR and the IndiGo crisis—are expected to spark heated exchanges between the treasury and opposition benches.