How did Parliament fare in 2025?

Why in news

The Hindu reported on the performance of Parliament in 2025, highlighting high productivity percentages despite significant disruptions caused by issues like 'Operation Sindoor' and Manipur ethnic violence.

Background

The Lok Sabha achieved a productivity of 118% and the Rajya Sabha reached 119% during the 2025 sessions. Key legislation passed included the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025.

Facts for Prelims

• FactLok Sabha productivity in 2025 sessions reached 118%
• FactRajya Sabha productivity in 2025 sessions reached 119%
• Act / BillWaqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed by Parliament
• Act / BillDisaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed by Parliament
• PlacePresident's rule was extended in Manipur for six months

For Mains

Q. Critically analyze the challenges to parliamentary productivity in India and suggest measures to ensure meaningful deliberation on significant legislative amendments.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Legislative haste: Passing of major bills like the Waqf Amendment with minimal debate undermines deliberative democracy
• Productivity paradox: High numerical productivity percentages vs. qualitative disruption caused by ethnic violence and procedural mudslinging

Keywords: Parliamentary productivity · Deliberative democracy · Legislative scrutiny · President's Rule · Parliamentary disruptions

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