NEW DELHI: The government and the opposition parties will engage in a debate on the Constitution to mark 75 years since its adoption, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Monday. The discussions are scheduled for next week, with debates planned in the Lok Sabha on December 13-14 and in the Rajya Sabha on December 16-17.
While the opposition views this development as a victory, the government is reportedly preparing to counter with examples of constitutional amendments made during Congress rule. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to respond, and several Union ministers are likely to participate, according to sources.
Rijiju stated, “The discussion would first be held in Lok Sabha...everyone has accepted. On 16-17 December, discussion will be held in Rajya Sabha.” The decision followed an all-party meeting convened by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, which resolved the parliamentary stalemate, paving the way for the debate.
“Today, a meeting of all-party floor leaders was held with the Speaker. The speaker said that if anyone wants to raise an issue, there is a rule for it. You can submit a notice for it, but creating a ruckus in Parliament and obstructing the functioning is not good. Everyone has accepted this. It is good that everyone has accepted that discussions will be held from tomorrow," he further added, referring to the impasse affecting the Winter Session.
Proceedings in both Houses were adjourned for yet another day on Monday amid protests by opposition members over several issues, including recent violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal, unrest in Manipur, and other issues.
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