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Parliament Forms Key Committee: 31 MPs to Examine 3 Crucial Bills

Parliament has established a Joint Parliamentary Committee to examine three important bills. The 31-member committee is chaired by MP Aparajita Sarangi and includes members from both houses. Several major opposition parties have chosen not to participate in the committee's work. The committee will submit its recommendations ahead of the winter session starting December 1.

Key Points: JPC Formed to Examine Constitution Amendment Jammu Kashmir Bills

  • Committee comprises 31 members from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  • Notable absence of Congress, TMC, SP and DMK members
  • Three bills include Constitution amendment and Jammu-Kashmir reorganization
  • Winter session scheduled from December 1-19 for parliamentary deliberations
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Joint Parliamentary committee constituted to examine Constitution (130th Amendment) bill

Lok Sabha Speaker appoints 31-member committee chaired by Aparajita Sarangi to examine three key constitutional bills ahead of winter session.

"Systematic stalling weakens democratic traditions and prevents meaningful debate on public issues. - Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla"

New Delhi, November 12

The Parliament has constituted a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to examine the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025; the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025; and the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has appointed Member of Parliament Aparajita Sarangi as the Chairperson of the Committee. The Committee comprises a total of 31 members drawn from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, as per a bulletin by Lok Sabha.

From the Lok Sabha, the members include Ravi Shankar Prasad, Bhartruhari Mahtab, Pradan Baruah, Brijmohan Agrawal, Vishnu Dayal Ram, Supriya Sule, and Asaduddin Owaisi. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, and several others.

From the Rajya Sabha, the nominated members include Brij Lal, Ujjwal Nikam, Nabam Rebia, Dr. K. Laxman, Sudha Murty, Birendra Prasad Baishya, and S. Niranjan Reddy.

It is noteworthy that members of the Congress, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), the Samajwadi Party (SP), and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) have not joined the Committee.

The Joint Committee will undertake a detailed examination of all three Bills and submit its recommendations to the Parliament after comprehensive deliberations.

Meanwhile, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has announced that the winter session of Parliament will be held from December 1 to 19.

President Murmu has approved the proposal of the government to convene the Winter Session of Parliament from December 1 to December 19, 2025.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has urged all political parties to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament, stressing that "systematic stalling" weakens democratic traditions and prevents meaningful debate on public issues.

- ANI

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Priya S
Concerned that major opposition parties like Congress, TMC, SP and DMK are not part of the committee. How can this be truly representative without their participation? 🤔
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Sarah B
Good to see Sudha Murty in the committee! Her practical wisdom and non-political background can bring valuable perspectives to constitutional matters.
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Arjun K
The Jammu and Kashmir bills need careful examination. Hope the committee considers the ground realities and aspirations of the people there. Jai Hind!
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Vikram M
Speaker Birla is right about systematic stalling. Parliament should function properly - that's what taxpayers expect. Hope winter session is productive.
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Michael C
Constitutional amendments affect every citizen. Hope the committee conducts public consultations and doesn't rush through these important bills.

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