New Delhi, Dec 2 (NationPress) The ongoing Winter Session of Parliament has faced yet another round of interruptions on the second day in a row, culminating in the adjournment of both Houses due to the ongoing uproar from the Opposition.

Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha experienced consistent disturbances as the Opposition protested against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The protests commenced with members brandishing placards outside the Makar Dwar even before the Parliament session began at 11 am.

During the Lok Sabha session, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which faced interruption due to the uproar regarding electoral reforms. This bill, which is designed to reorganize taxes on “sin goods” such as tobacco and pan masala, represents a vital fiscal initiative.

Unfortunately, the protests overshadowed crucial legislative discussions.

In the meantime, the Rajya Sabha sent back the Manipur GST bill to the Lower House, where this legislation, aimed at substituting an Ordinance enacted to implement service and tax reforms in the northeastern state, was approved on Monday. This amendment was prompted by the President's rule in the region.

Opposition MPs in the Upper House similarly continued their call for a timeline regarding the electoral rolls revision, leading to protests within the Well of the House and ultimately resulting in a walkout.

The chaos prompted several adjournments in both Houses, despite assurances from ruling alliance leaders such as J. P. Nadda and Kiren Rijiju that the government is open to discussing electoral reforms at the right moment.

However, the Opposition MPs opted for sloganeering and walkouts, which disrupted valuable legislative time.

As a result, citizens were once again deprived of the opportunity to witness substantial discussions on pressing issues like taxation reforms and national security. The Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, insisted that all business be suspended for a Rule 267 debate on SIR, with support from several other MPs. Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan dismissed at least 20 notices under Rule 267, citing procedural issues, yet members chose to amplify their voices, storming the Well amid slogans and ultimately walking out.

On multiple occasions, the Chair noted that the Opposition has been leveraging Rule 267 as a means of disrupting normal operations. Treasury bench leaders pointed out that alternative mechanisms exist for addressing critical matters, such as Rule 176, which allows for short-duration discussions without necessitating the suspension of business for an entire day.

Meanwhile, a report concerning the Telecom Ministry's alleged order regarding its Sanchar Saathi mobile app ignited surveillance concerns, causing a stir both inside and outside the two Houses on Tuesday.

Nevertheless, Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia, addressing the media outside Parliament, clarified that the app, which tackles certain cybersecurity challenges, is not compulsory for mobile users. Designed primarily to combat fraud and theft, downloading the app is entirely voluntary.