Parliament Deadlock Halts Legislative Work

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The first week of Parliament’s winter session saw just 3% of its allotted time used due to disruptions. These interruptions were caused by discussions on bribery charges against the Adani Group, communal tensions in Sambhal, and violence in Manipur.

Next week, the Banking Laws Amendment Bill 2024 will be considered. This bill allows for up to four nominees per bank account, providing more flexibility for account holders.

The bill also proposes raising the ‘substantial interest’ threshold for directorships from ₹5 lakh to ₹2 crore, updating a nearly 60-year-old limit to reflect current economic realities.

The Railways Amendment Bill 2024 will also be addressed. It aims to give the Railway Board more power to improve operational efficiency in the railway sector.

Other bills on the agenda include the Disaster Management Bill 2024, Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill 2024, and Bills of Lading Bill 2024. The session will also see voting on the First Batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2024-25 and the related Appropriation Bill.

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