Kangana Ranaut Slams Opposition Amidst Parliament Chaos

New Delhi, December 02, 2025: The opening day of the Winter Session of Parliament descended into disorder on Monday, prompting sharp criticism from BJP MP and actor-politician Kangana Ranaut. Speaking to reporters, Ranaut expressed deep frustration over the repeated disruptions, accusing the Opposition of being both “frustrated and desperate” following recent electoral defeats.

The proceedings in the Lok Sabha were largely paralyzed, with the house seeing multiple adjournments and managing to conduct legislative business for only about 50 minutes. The disruptions were spearheaded by Opposition MPs who engaged in repeated sloganeering, primarily demanding an immediate discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They raised slogans like “vote chor, gaddi chod” (vote thief, leave the throne) throughout the day.

The Opposition’s Alleged Motive

Kangana Ranaut didn’t mince words, suggesting the Opposition’s actions were deliberate attempts to obstruct the House’s function due to a sense of defeat. “The more they (the Opposition) lose, the more frustrated they become. The Congress and the rest of the parties have reached a point of desperation,” she stated.

Ranaut highlighted the direct impact of the chaos, noting that several important legislative matters scheduled for the day could not be taken up. She argued that such conduct not only wastes taxpayer money but also damages the credibility of the Opposition in the eyes of the public. “The entire nation is watching, and they are lowering themselves in the eyes of the people and losing election after election,” she asserted.

Bills Introduced Amidst the Din

Despite the loud protests and three adjournments between 11 AM and 2 PM, the government managed to introduce a few key bills. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, which aims to update the state’s GST laws. Additionally, two other bills—the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 and the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025—were introduced via a voice vote.

Demands vs. Decorum

Throughout the disruptions, members sitting in the Speaker’s chair appealed repeatedly for decorum, urging the protesting MPs to return to their seats so their concerns could be heard properly. “Kindly go back to your seats, let the proceedings go on, I will listen to you but not like this,” one of the MPs urged, before finally adjourning the House until Tuesday.

The Opposition, however, stood firm on its demand for a debate on the SIR exercise, which they allege is flawed and threatens democratic integrity. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra countered the ruling party’s accusations of “drama,” insisting that critical public issues like pollution, SIR, and electoral reforms must be debated. “What is Parliament for if not to discuss them?” she questioned.

As the Winter Session continues, the government has stated it is not against a discussion on electoral reforms but has refused to be tied to the Opposition’s immediate timeline, setting the stage for more confrontation and potential further disruption in the coming days.