Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on Friday, bringing the 19-day Winter Session to a close. The Lok Sabha was the first to be adjourned, followed by the Rajya Sabha, marking the formal conclusion of the session that witnessed extensive legislative activity and wide-ranging debates.
In his valedictory address in the Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla said the productivity of the House stood at around 111 per cent during the session. He noted that a total of 15 sittings were held, reflecting active participation by members. Thanking MPs across party lines, Mr Birla appreciated their cooperation in ensuring the smooth conduct of proceedings and underscored the importance of constructive debate in strengthening parliamentary democracy.
Addressing the Rajya Sabha, Chairman C P Radhakrishnan said the Upper House functioned for nearly 92 hours and recorded an impressive productivity of 121 per cent. He highlighted that 59 private members’ bills were introduced during the session, indicating robust legislative engagement beyond government business. According to him, the session was marked by high-quality debates and discussions on issues of historical and democratic significance.
Mr Radhakrishnan said the House held a special discussion to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram, in which 82 members participated, reflecting the broad interest across parties in cultural and national themes. He also referred to an extensive discussion on election reforms, during which 57 members shared their views and suggestions aimed at strengthening the country’s democratic processes.
However, the Rajya Sabha Chairman also expressed concern over disruptions witnessed during the previous day’s sitting. He said incidents such as slogan-shouting, displaying placards, interrupting ministers during replies, tearing papers and throwing them into the well of the House amounted to conduct unbecoming of Members of Parliament. Emphasising the dignity of parliamentary institutions, Mr Radhakrishnan said such behaviour undermines meaningful debate and decorum.
Concluding his address, he expressed hope that members would introspect and refrain from unruly conduct in future sessions, reaffirming that Parliament remains the primary forum for dialogue, dissent and democratic decision-making.
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