Parliament Winter Session: Key Issues Set to Dominate Agenda

New Delhi, December 1, 2025: India’s Parliament is gearing up for a dynamic Winter Session commencing on December 1st, set to run until December 19th. The session is poised to be a battleground for significant economic reforms pushed by the government, alongside fiery debates on crucial national and electoral issues raised by the Opposition.

Government’s Reform Agenda: Atomic Energy and Education

The government’s primary focus appears to be on advancing its reform agenda, with a list of key legislation planned for introduction and passing.

• Nuclear Power Expansion: The crucial Atomic Energy Bill, 2025, is on the agenda. This bill aims to open up the tightly controlled civil nuclear sector to private players. This move is a major step towards achieving the country’s ambitious goal of significantly boosting nuclear power capacity as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels.
• Higher Education Overhaul: Another major piece of legislation is the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) Bill, 2025. This proposes creating a single, overarching body to regulate higher education, replacing the existing multiple regulators like the UGC and AICTE. The goal is to grant greater autonomy to educational institutions and promote a more transparent accreditation system.
• Economic Bills: The government has also lined up several bills aimed at facilitating ease of doing business and strengthening the financial sector. These include amendments to corporate laws (Companies Act and LLP Act), the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025, which will unify several laws governing the financial markets. Amendments to the Insurance Laws are also expected, possibly to increase the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in the sector.

Opposition’s Focus: Electoral Rolls, Air Quality, and Security

The Opposition is preparing to take on the government by demanding detailed discussions on several contentious national issues, signaling a potentially stormy session.

• Voter List Revision Controversy (SIR): The issue of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across multiple states and Union Territories is set to be a major point of contention. Opposition parties have voiced strong concerns, alleging irregularities and demanding transparency and a full parliamentary debate on the purity and security of the voter list.
• Air Quality Index (AQI): The severe air pollution, particularly in the National Capital Region, often reflected in a dangerously high Air Quality Index (AQI), is another issue the Opposition insists must be debated. They are expected to question the government’s preparedness and long-term strategy to tackle this escalating health crisis.
• National Security: In the wake of recent security incidents, including the Delhi blast, national security and foreign policy are also high on the Opposition’s list for discussion, with members calling for government accountability.

Financial Business and Parliamentary Dynamic

Beyond the legislative and political battles, the Parliament will also attend to its financial duties, which include the presentation and discussion of the First Batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2025-26.

The session, though scheduled to be short with only 15 sittings, is packed with significant business. With the government pushing for key reforms and the Opposition determined to debate pressing public issues, the Winter Session is expected to be a crucial period for both legislative action and democratic scrutiny. The success of the session hinges on cooperation between the ruling and opposition benches, ensuring that debates remain constructive rather than leading to disruptions.