The Day 4 of the Parliament Winter Session began with a significant moment as Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took her oath as the Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) from Kerala’s Wayanad constituency. Priyanka, who secured a resounding victory in the recent bypolls with 6.22 lakh votes, was accompanied by her mother, Sonia Gandhi, and brother, Rahul Gandhi, at the ceremony.
The session also includes the tabling of a motion by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to extend the deadline for its report on the Waqf Bill. Initially set for November 29, the committee now seeks more time to complete its scrutiny.
मैं प्रियंका गांधी वाड्रा…
जो लोक सभा की सदस्य निर्वाचित हुई हूं, सत्यनिष्ठा से प्रतिज्ञान करती हूं कि मैं विधि द्वारा स्थापित भारत के संविधान के प्रति सच्ची श्रद्धा और निष्ठा रखूंगी।
मैं भारत की प्रभुता और अखंडता अक्षुण्ण रखूंगी तथा जिस पद को मैं ग्रहण करने वाली हूं, उसके… pic.twitter.com/3iN7PHwuIq
— Congress (@INCIndia) November 28, 2024
The Winter Session, which commenced on November 25, has faced multiple disruptions. On the first day, both Houses were adjourned following protests by MPs over key issues, including the unrest in Manipur and the violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal district.
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The second day was marked as a no-sitting day in honor of India’s 75th Constitution Day, while the third day saw minimal proceedings, with both Houses adjourned within an hour.
A Crucial Session for Governance and Accountability
With significant issues such as the Waqf Bill, Manipur unrest, and other legislative matters on the agenda, the fourth day signals a pivotal opportunity for Parliament to regain momentum and address key national concerns.
