Winter Session from December 1: Opposition slams Centre over ‘record low’ sittings; calls it ‘Parliament-ophobia’

Opposition leaders have criticised the government’s announcement of a shortened winter parliamentary session, citing a record low of 17 sittings. Accusations of “Parliament-ophobia” and avoidance of key debates on unemployment and federalism have been leveled. Concerns were also raised about the session’s delayed start and brevity, particularly its avoidance of Constitution Day.