Lawmakers are set to engage in a rare and historic debate on the Constitution starting Friday, marking the 75th anniversary of its adoption. This debate comes amid a bitter political standoff between the government and the Opposition, which has led to disruptions in Parliament and even involved a confrontation with the Vice President, as the INDIA alliance demands his removalThe debate is scheduled to occur in the Lok Sabha on December 13 and 14, followed by discussions in the Rajya Sabha on December 16 and 17.Over the past week, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress have exchanged accusations over alleged ties between the opposition party and US billionaire George Soros,
as well as bribery claims involving the Adani Group. These controversies are expected to shape the tone of the debate, with some lawmakers predicting it could devolve into a heated verbal battle. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, a senior leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), will kick off the debate in the Lok Sabha on Friday, with discussions continuing on Saturday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to respond to the debate on Saturday in the Lower House.
In the Rajya Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to open the debate on December 16, with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra possibly taking part in the Lok Sabha discussions.Both the BJP and Congress have issued a three-line whip, ensuring the presence of their members in the Lok Sabha on December 13 and 14. The BJP’s official statement called on its members to be present and support the government’s position during the debate. Meanwhile, the Congress convened a meeting of its parliamentary strategy group to finalize its approach.The deadlock in the Lok Sabha was resolved after Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, met Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday. This meeting paved the way for smooth proceedings, culminating in the passage of amendments to the Disaster Management Act after an extensive debate.
