Government's Call for Dialogue Amidst Ongoing Opposition Protests in Parliament

As protests from the Opposition continue to disrupt Parliament, the government has invited leaders from various parties for discussions to resolve the ongoing stalemate. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized the importance of dialogue without imposing a timeline, urging members to maintain decorum in the House. The Winter Session has been marked by repeated adjournments, with demands for an immediate debate on the special intensive revision of the voters' list. This situation raises questions about the effectiveness of parliamentary proceedings amidst political tensions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 2, 2025, 14:10 IST

Parliament Stalemate: Government Invites Dialogue

New Delhi: As protests from the Opposition continue to disrupt Parliament for a second consecutive day, the government announced on Tuesday that it has reached out to leaders from various political parties to facilitate discussions aimed at resolving the impasse. However, they emphasized that no specific timeline should be established for these talks.

During a session in the Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed the government's readiness to engage in discussions on any topic, while also highlighting that the proceedings should not be halted due to a single demand.

He pointed out that the interests of smaller parties also deserve attention, especially as Opposition MPs vocally called for a debate regarding the special intensive revision (SIR) of the voters' list affecting nine states and three Union Territories.

Rijiju remarked, "A few parties are causing disruptions in the House... In a democracy, there are winners and losers. Such expressions of anger are detrimental... This behavior erodes public trust."

He urged the protesting members to maintain the decorum of the House, noting that many representatives from smaller parties also need to be heard.

The minister asserted that the disruption caused by a handful of parties is inappropriate, and that the frustration stemming from electoral defeats should not manifest in the House, recalling that even the late BJP leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee faced electoral losses.

In a similar vein during the Rajya Sabha session, Rijiju reiterated his commitment to engage with various party leaders and initiate consultations on the matter, while stressing the importance of not imposing a timeline on the discussions.

"Please refrain from setting a timeline for anything. I will be reaching out to leaders from different political parties, whether formally or informally. Ultimately, the consultations will lead to a resolution," he stated.

He added, "Problems arise when time constraints are questioned. In a parliamentary democracy, dialogue and discussion are essential."

Both Houses have experienced protests from Opposition MPs demanding an immediate debate on the SIR.

The Winter Session of Parliament commenced on Monday but has been marked by frequent adjournments.

As of Tuesday, the Lok Sabha has seen two adjournments before lunch, while the Rajya Sabha has been adjourned once.