The Winter Session of Parliament concluded on Friday with significant disruptions, marked by heated debates, political animosity, and protests over alleged remarks against B.R. Ambedkar. Both Houses saw low productivity, and key legislation, including bills on simultaneous elections, was introduced amidst acrimonious exchanges.

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• Parliament adjourned sine die on Friday, capping a chaotic Winter Session.
• Lok Sabha adjourned within 3 minutes on the last day due to protests; Rajya Sabha allowed valedictory remarks.
• Productivity during the session: Lok Sabha 58%, Rajya Sabha 40.03%.
• Speaker Om Birla warned parties against protests at Parliament entrances.
• Five bills introduced in Lok Sabha; four passed. Rajya Sabha passed three bills.
• Debate on India’s 75-year constitutional journey showcased the best of parliamentary discourse.
• Protests erupted over Home Minister Amit Shah’s alleged remarks about B.R. Ambedkar.
• BJP and Congress accused each other of insulting Ambedkar, leading to counter-protests.
• Ugly spat on Thursday resulted in police cases against MPs, including Rahul Gandhi.
• Bills for simultaneous elections referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.