Lok Sabha Speaker Enforces Strict Ban On Protests At Parliament Gates

20 Dec 2024

In a bid to uphold decorum and ensure the smooth functioning of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday issued strict directives prohibiting any political party, Member of Parliament (MP), or group of MPs from holding dharnas (protests) or demonstrations at the gates of Parliament House. The directive, which...

Om Birla under scanner as Lok Sabha commences on a confrontational note

29 Jun 2024

The re-election of Om Birla as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha indicates that not many changes can be expected so far as running the House is concerned, and it is a foregone conclusion that the Opposition would continue to raise questions on his neutrality. This became obvious when both...

Lok Sabha Speaker Grants Recognition To Rahul Gandhi As Leader of Opposition

26 Jun 2024

The Lok Sabha speaker grants recognition to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as a leader of the Opposition on Wednesday. The recognition has been granted with effect from 9th June 2024. Reports ANI. Check The Notification Speaker has recognised Congress MP Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok...

Om Birla Returns As Lok Sabha Speaker For Second Term

26 Jun 2024

Om Birla of the BJP has been elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker for the second time, prevailing over Congress nominee K Suresh after consensus efforts between the ruling party and the Opposition faltered. After his victory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accompanied Om Birla...

Lok Sabha Speaker: Akhilesh Yadav Hopes MP Suspensions Won’t Repeat

26 Jun 2024

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav congratulated Om Birla on his election as the Lok Sabha Speaker on Wednesday, expressing hopes for impartiality and respect towards all parties in the House. In his congratulatory message, Akhilesh Yadav emphasized the importance of non-discriminatory practices and the need for equal opportunities for opposition...

Modi 3.0 Faces First Test With Speaker’s Election As Parliament Session Begins

23 Jun 2024

The upcoming proceedings of India's 18th Lok Sabha are poised for significant milestones starting June 24, with newly elected members scheduled to take their oath of office. Bhartruhari Mahtab, a seven-term Lok Sabha member from the BJP, has been named as the pro tem Speaker, sparking controversy as opposition parties...

In Graphics: How Is Lok Sabha Speaker Elected?

21 Jun 2024

This year’s election for the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is set to be intriguing. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will propose the candidate on June 25 in a special Parliamentary session, followed by voting by newly elected MPs the next day. With the BJP relying on its NDA allies for...

Lok Sabha Speaker Elections Set For June 26; Opposition Presses TDP, JD(U) To Contest For The Post

13 Jun 2024

The election for the new Lok Sabha Speaker is scheduled for June 26, two days after the start of the new Parliament session. The 18th Lok Sabha session will commence on June 24, marking the first session for the newly elected MPs following the 2024 general elections. An official press...

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will address the members of Goa Legislative Assembly on June 15

14 Jun 2023

On June 15, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will make a one-day trip to Goa, where he will address the members of the state legislature. Birla will speak to the members of the Goa Legislative Assembly in the Assembly Chamber, according to a statement released by the Lok Sabha Secretariat....