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    Winter Session Day 3: Lok Sabha Passes Excise Amendment Bill to Tax Tobacco

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    Parliament functioned smoothly on Day 3 of the Winter Session after two days of disruptions. The Lok Sabha passed the Central Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which replaces the GST compensation cess on cigarettes and other tobacco products with a revised excise structure. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clarified that the move will not increase the tax burden, but ensure tobacco doesn’t become cheaper after the GST cess ends.

     

    Punjab MPs demanded a ₹50,000 crore relief package for flood-hit farmers, while the Rajya Sabha saw debates on Manipur elections, the Sanchar Saathi app, and halal certification for products. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Kharge participated in an INDIA bloc protest against the labour codes.

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