Parliament Winter Session begins on stormy note

Ahead of the Winter Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the government is ready to discuss all issues and answer all questions but the dignity of Parliament and the Chair should be maintained. (Express Photo by Anil Sharma)

The prime minister said citizens want Parliament to debate on issues of national interest and find ways for development of the country. (Express Photo by Anil Sharma)

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar introduced The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 shortly after noon on the first day of the Winter Session of Parliament. (Express Photo by Anil Sharma)

Congress MPs led by party chief Sonia Gandhi and former president Rahul Gandhi on Monday staged a protest in Parliament complex over the issue of farm laws. (PTI)

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the house that the government has no plans to recognise Bitcoin as a currency. (Express Photo by Anil Sharma)

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy attended the Winter Session amid differences with the party over various issues. (PTI)

Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar pushed the bill for passage and the House passed it with a voice vote amidst sloganeering by the Opposition. (PTI)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh too was present in the House when the Bill was passed. (PTI)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at the Parliament as its Winter Session begins. (PTI)

The prime minister hoped that this session leads to decisions that have a positive and far-reaching impact. (PTI)