TopicLok Sabha

Topic: Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Indian Parliament, situated in New Delhi. Originally, the Lok Sabha had 489 seats when it was first convened in 1952. Over time, the number of seats increased to 543 to accommodate the growing population and ensure proportional representation. The new Parliament building, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2023, has a seating capacity of over 800.

The first Lok Sabha session commenced on May 13, 1952, marking a significant milestone in India’s democratic journey. Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, addressed the inaugural session, setting the tone for parliamentary proceedings.

There are general elections held every five years that elect members of Parliament from 543 seats in the Lok Sabha. They are responsible for enacting laws, the most notable being the budget. The leader of the party with the largest number of MPs in the Lok Sabha forms the government at the Centre. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is chosen by a simple majority of the assembly’s members and is ranked sixth in order of precedence.

Monsoon session of Parliament to be held from 14 September to 1 October

PTI - August 25, 2020

This is the first time in the history of Indian Parliament that members of the Upper House will be seated in both chambers and galleries during the session.

Congress done with, BJP plans to demolish regional parties’ fortresses brick by brick

D.K. Singh - August 17, 2020

Modi-Shah’s BJP now has its eyes on Mamata’s Bengal, Patnaik’s Odisha, KCR’s Telangana and Jagan’s Andhra. While Congress continues to focus on the PM.

Monsoon session of Parliament, likely to begin early September, will see many firsts

Moushumi Das Gupta - August 16, 2020

This will be the first Parliament session amid pandemic. Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs likely to meet soon to decide on the schedule.

Four steps to defeating Modi in 2024. Step one: forget state elections

Shivam Vij - August 14, 2020

How Rahul Gandhi — even Rahul Gandhi — can defeat Narendra Modi in 2024.

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha officials are signing up for French lessons at secretariat

Unnati Sharma - August 11, 2020

Lok Sabha secretariat is conducting a beginners' programme for officials since many of them communicate with foreign delegates. German, Spanish and Russian are also on the agenda.

Modi govt can’t put off monsoon session anymore. India needs its MPs in the House

Chakshu Roy - July 21, 2020

Some 40 bills are awaiting deliberation and passage by one or both Houses. Out of these, five are pending before parliamentary committees.

Rajya Sabha allows reporters at standing panel meetings, restricts ministry officials to 2

Moushumi Das Gupta - July 7, 2020

While issuing protocols for holding meetings, the Upper House also restricted participation of the number of support staff servicing different committees in the meetings.

5 officials, soft copies, audio recordings: New rules for Parliamentary panel meetings

Abantika Ghosh - July 4, 2020

Lok Sabha secretariat issued protocols to ensure members stay safe during the pandemic as Parliamentary panel meetings are resuming from next week.

Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill without discussion

PTI - March 23, 2020

The govt said it was an 'extraordinary situation', a reference to the coronavirus pandemic, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the bill for passage.

Lok Sabha passes bill to give 5 IIITs ‘national importance’ tag, power to grant degrees

Kritika Sharma - March 20, 2020

The 5 institutes covered under the IIIT (Amendment) Bill are those in Surat, Bhopal, Bhagalpur, Agartala and Raichur.

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