Parliament Winter Session Ends Amid Controversies and Crucial Bills

The Parliament's Winter Session ended with allegations from Congress about the government insulting key figures like Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi. Despite discussions on crucial bills, including one guaranteeing rural jobs and another on civil nuclear sector reforms, tensions remained high over the session's proceedings.

The Parliament's Winter Session concluded amidst claims from Congress of governmental disrespect toward figures such as Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi. According to Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh, the session initiated with allegations against Tagore and ended with criticisms concerning Gandhi.

Throughout the session, Ramesh criticized the government's reluctance for a full discussion on air pollution, a topic he claimed Congress was prepared to engage in. He noted that of the 14 proposed bills, only nine were introduced, questioning the purpose of announcements if not all bills are brought forward.

Significant legislative movements included the controversial passage of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, promising 125 guaranteed workdays in rural areas. Additionally, legislation to permit private participation in the civil nuclear sector and an increase in FDI within the insurance sector was passed, despite heated opposition.

(With inputs from agencies.)