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.

On penultimate day of winter session, triple talaq bill likely goes into cold storage

Pragya Kaushika - 4 January, 2018

BJP likely to bring controversial bill back to Rajya Sabha in budget session as that will give party time to attack Congress 'doublespeak'.

Congress to hold back triple talaq bill in RS & insist on amendments

Anubhuti Vishnoi - 3 January, 2018

Party leaders dismiss Arun Jaitley’s charge of double standards, say Congress is demanding the same changes it asked for in the Lok Sabha. New Delhi:...

Brother Tassaduq’s induction may help Mehbooba tighten her grip over PDP

Rahiba R. Parveen - 29 December, 2017

A cinematographer by profession, 45-year-old Tassaduq served as the coordinator of the CM’s grievance cell until he took oath as minister Thursday

Will triple talaq bill stand the test of constitutionality in courts?

Apurva Vishwanath - 29 December, 2017

The bill is full of redundant provisions, and will likely prove to be ineffectual in its approach. It actually does little to help Muslim women.

Not just opposition, NDA ally JD(U) also raised objections to triple talaq bill

Kumar Anshuman - 28 December, 2017

The parties urged the government to make changes in the bill and send it to a standing committee for a further review of the...

As India debates triple talaq, here are 9 Islamic countries that have regulated divorce

Kaveesha Kohli - 28 December, 2017

Many Islamic countries have outlawed the concept of 'instant' triple talaq. ThePrint takes a look at few of these countries.

BJP to keep Gujarat—but only just

Ruhi Tewari - 18 December, 2017

BJP has suffered significant losses in Saurashtra region, but has kept its hold over central, north and south Gujarat; Congress leading in over 69 seats

BJP’s victory march continues in UP, wins 14 out of 16 mayor posts in civic polls

Kumar Anshuman - 1 December, 2017

The victory comes at a time when the BJP is aiming to win all the 80 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the 2019 general election.

From parties to media, everyone’s uninterested in the Muslim vote bank in Gujarat

Hilal Ahmed - 25 November, 2017

There appears to be a consensus to not address Muslims as a potential political category, and view them purely as voters, and not as Muslims.

AIADMK merger may help BJP ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls

Ruhi Tewari - 21 August, 2017

The national party is believed to have played a role in bringing the two rival factions together in order to prevent defections.

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