Mon Dec 15 05:15:17 UTC 2025: Summary:

The Indian Lok Sabha reconvened on December 15, 2025, and is set to introduce a bill authorizing funds for the 2025-26 financial year. Obituary references were made for deceased former MPs. A controversial bill to repeal MGNREGA and replace it with the “Vikshit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)” is expected to be introduced. Additionally, the Union Cabinet has cleared a bill to repeal 71 outdated laws. Parliamentary proceedings were disrupted by opposition protests demanding an apology from the Home Minister for alleged abusive language and criticizing inflammatory slogans chanted at a Congress rally referencing Prime Minister Modi’s death. Also there are plans to rename MGNREGA to Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana, increasing guaranteed employment from 100 to 125 days.

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Parliament Session Stormy as Government Pushes Through Key Bills

New Delhi, December 15, 2025 – The Lok Sabha reconvened today amidst heated debates and disruptions as the government looks to push through several key legislative items. Among the most contentious is a proposed bill to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), a flagship rural employment scheme, and replace it with the “Vikshit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin).” The government is also planning to rename MGNREGA to Pujya Bapu Gramin Rozgar Yojana, increasing guaranteed employment from 100 to 125 days.

The session began with obituary references for former Members of Parliament. The House is also expected to authorize funds for the 2025-26 financial year.

Opposition members vehemently protested, demanding an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah for alleged “abusive” language. The protests were further fueled by inflammatory slogans chanted at a Congress rally that referenced Prime Minister Modi’s death, leading to accusations that the Congress party had lowered the standard of politics. This led to demands for an apology from the Congress party.

Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi answered questions about how his ministry can help aid development for MSMEs.

Amidst the uproar, the House was adjourned multiple times.

The Union Cabinet has also cleared a bill to repeal 71 outdated laws, including some from the British era. The government maintains this move is aimed at streamlining the legal framework.

The session is expected to continue throughout the week, with the controversial bills likely to face further scrutiny and opposition.

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