The other key takeaways include the two politically-charged debates — one on the 150 years of Vande Matram and the other on electoral reforms. The Opposition had been insisting on a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in 12 states and Union Territories, but the government made it clear that the poll panel and its functioning cannot be discussed in the House, and agreed to hold a debate on election reforms instead.

With LoP Rahul Gandhi leading the attack in the Lower House, the issue was discussed for 13 hours, with the participation of 63 MPs. The Opposition, however, trained its gun on the government on SIR, the new law on the appointment of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners, and the “vote chori” allegations. The PM had initiated a discussion to commemorate the completion of 150 years of the national song.

Another crucial bill to set up a higher education regulator — the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, 2025 — was referred to a joint committee of the two Houses amid objections by the Opposition.

The Lok Sabha also passed a bill to raise foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector to 100% from the current 74%. The Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025, was cleared by the Rajya Sabha with a voice vote, a day after it was passed by the Lok Sabha.

House Wrap

Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha functioned for a total of about 92 hours, productivity stood at 121% and 111% respectively

Major debates- 150 years of Vande Mataram and electoral reforms

Lok Sabha passed eight bills, Rajya Sabha passed or returned eight Bills, adopted a statutory resolution on the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Act, 2024, with participation from 212 members

Major bills

Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, SHANTI Bill, Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha Bill, Repealing and Amending Bill, Manipur Goods and Services Tax (2nd Amendment) Bill, Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, Health Security se National Security Cess Bill