New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- The government and the Opposition on Tuesday agreed to discuss the ongoing SIR (Special Intensive Revision) of electoral rolls in the Lok Sabha next week, preceded by a debate to mark 150 years of "Vande Mataram", signalling a breakthrough after two days of disruptions in Parliament's winter session. "During the All-Party Meeting Chaired by Hon'ble Speaker Lok Sabha today, it has been decided to hold discussion in Lok Sabha on 150th Anniversary of National Song "Vande Mataram" from 12 Noon on Monday 8th Dec and discussion on Election Reforms from 12 noon on Tuesday 9th Dec," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju posted on X after the meeting. At an informal meeting chaired by Rijiju on Tuesday morning, the Opposition had rejected the proposal to debate Vande Mataram before discussing the SIR. Hours later, they accepted the offer. The Trinamool Congress's Rajya Sabha floor leader Derek O'Brien, after attending Rijiju's meeting, said: "A responsible opposition has done all it takes to get Parliament to function. We have been gracious and accommodating, even though we are up against a government that mocks Parliament. Yes, a discussion on SIR was and is a top priority as people are dying. However, in the spirit of parliamentary democracy, we accepted the government's proposal about the timing and made a tactical change. We will corner the government in both debates. Bring it on." The Congress's Manickam Tagore claimed victory for the INDIA bloc. "INDIA wins. Arrogance finally bows to the unity of 240 &100 MPs. Discussion on Electoral Reforms scheduled for Dec 9," he said. The Rajya Sabha floor leaders are expected to finalise a plan to debate the two subjects in the Upper House on Wednesday. However, the Upper House will debate only after the Lok Sabha completes the discussions. Rijiju said, "Today, in the Lok Sabha Speaker's chamber, the meeting of all-party floor leaders went well. We were able to agree that on Monday, the Lok Sabha will have a special discussion on the completion of 150 years of Vande Mataram. Following that, on Tuesday, there will be a discussion on election reforms. A time of 10 hours has been allotted, and if necessary, we will extend it. This has been mutually agreed upon." The Minister continued: "We are moving forward with a clear and focused mind. All of us together must run Parliament - the government and the Opposition must work together to do so. Earlier, we emphasised that the Election Commission plays a crucial role in advancing the election process. Indeed, the Election Commission has a significant role in ensuring elections move forward smoothly. However, there are rules and regulations established by Parliament, including the People's Representation Act." The SIR issue will be covered in a short-duration debate on the urgent need for electoral reforms. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh suggested the SIR debate could be held under subjects such as "need for further electoral reforms", "urgent need for further electoral reforms" or "continuing electoral reforms." Earlier in the day, an informal meeting between the government and the Opposition on the issue of scheduling debates in Parliament ended in a stalemate. Rijiju met party leaders of the Congress, TMC, Samajwadi Party, DMK, CPM and AAP on Tuesday, but Opposition leaders said there was no clarity on when the discussion on the pressing issue would be taken up. With the debate on SIR scheduled for next week, leaders are confident of smooth sailing for Parliament soon. The possible breakthrough also comes hours after the Opposition, including Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest outside the Parliament building demanding a debate on the SIR....