The Winter Session of Parliament commenced with robust legislative activity and resonating political undertones, setting the stage for a packed agenda over 15 sittings. The government's emphasis on replacing colonial-era criminal laws and introducing significant bills defined the session's outset.
**Legislative Action:**
- **Rajya Sabha:** Passed the Post Office Bill, 2023.
- **Lok Sabha:** Cleared the Advocates (Amendment) Bill 2023.
- **Revocation of Suspension:** AAP MP Raghav Chadha's suspension in Rajya Sabha was revoked after being under suspension for procedural violations.
**Political Echoes:**
The session echoed the BJP's recent electoral triumphs in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan, as members of the Lower House hailed the government with chants of "Modi sarkaar, teesri baar" (Modi government for the third time).
**Upcoming Agendas:**
The government has presented a substantial legislative agenda, including bills to replace colonial laws and draft legislation on the framework for the appointment of election commissioners. Notable bills anticipated for discussion include the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill 2023.
**Opposition's Agenda:**
Opposition leaders are seeking discussions on critical issues within the Parliament, including the situation in Manipur, rising inflation, alleged "misuse" of enforcement agencies like the Enforcement Directorate and Central Bureau of Investigation, and concerns over the "imposition" of Hindi in law names, particularly concerning the proposed bills replacing criminal laws.
The first day marked a smooth start despite an early adjournment in the Lower House, setting the tone for intense legislative deliberations and substantive political debates in the coming sessions.