Opposition Not Planning to Stall Parliament, Says Kiren Rijiju

According to the Minister, political parties across the spectrum expressed the view that parliamentary debate should continue unhindered, even as they reserved the right to seek accountability from the government on matters of public interest. He emphasized that, during the meeting, not a single party conveyed an intention to block proceedings if a specific subject—referred to by him as SIR—was not admitted for discussion in the House.

Rijiju underscored that the government welcomed robust debate and constructive criticism, adding that the atmosphere ahead of the session reflected a shared desire to ensure orderly functioning of both Houses. The Minister suggested that the consensus could help set a more cooperative tone for the session, especially at a time when the country expects Parliament to address pressing policy and governance issues.

As the new session approaches, the assurance that opposition parties are not planning coordinated disruptions signals a potentially smoother legislative stretch. Whether this tentative harmony holds once the floor debates intensify will be closely watched, but for now, parliamentary managers view the absence of confrontation as a promising start.