Winter Session: Govt Seeks Smooth Run, Opposition Flags 'SIR' & Delhi Blast Issues

Ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament commencing on December 1st, the government has held an all-party meeting to ensure smooth functioning. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju appealed for 'healthy discussion' rather than disruption. However, the opposition raised several issues, including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal defended the Election Commission, stating the 'SIR process is going on in 12 states' and is the EC's domain. India Today's Aishwarya Paliwal reports that while the government extended an 'olive branch', the Congress plans a major rally on December 14 at Ramlila Maidan to keep up the pressure.