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.

Govt seeks Lok Sabha nod for Rs 58,000 crore additional spending, 1/3rd of it on subsidies

TCA Sharad Raghavan - 6 December, 2023

In 1st batch of its supplementary demand for grants, Centre also emphasises that another Rs 70,968 crore of additional spending will be financed through reallocation between schemes.

Lok Sabha panel likely to recommend Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra’s expulsion in ‘cash-for-query’ case

PTI - 9 November, 2023

Ethics committee headed by BJP MP Vinod Kumar Sonkar is meeting later Thursday to adopt its draft report which is likely to be hotly contested by opposition members of the panel.

Lok Sabha panel asks Mahua Moitra to appear on 2 Nov in cash-for-query case

PTI - 28 October, 2023

The panel is probing BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s allegations that Moitra accepted bribes and favours for asking questions in Lok Sabha at the behest of businessman Hiranandani.

‘Want to cross-examine Hiranandani’ — Mahua Moitra’s letter to LS panel seeking more time to depose

Amogh Rohmetra - 27 October, 2023

TMC MP calls allegations against her a 'motivated, malicious slander campaign', adds that Darshan Hiranandani affidavit 'provides no actual inventory of what he has allegedly given me'.

‘Cash-for-query’ row: LS ethics panel summons Mahua Moitra Tuesday, hears out BJP MP Dubey, Dehadrai

Ishadrita Lahiri - 26 October, 2023

Committee has asked IT and home ministries to assist with 'details about conversations between' the TMC MP, businessman Darshan Hiranandani and Dehadrai, Moitra’s former partner.

‘Nothing to say’: TMC distances itself from Mahua Moitra controversy, INDIA partners too tread warily

Sourav Roy Barman - 21 October, 2023

Days after its MP was accused of asking questions in Lok Sabha on behalf of a business group, TMC breaks its silence. INDIA partners like Congress, too, want to ‘study matter’ first.

Lok Sabha Ethics Committee looking into Mahua Moitra case — how it was formed & what are its powers

Debdutta Chakraborty - 21 October, 2023

TMC MP Moitra facing inquiry over bribery and misconduct allegations. Businessman Darshan Hiranandani has alleged he paid Moitra to raise certain questions in Parliament.

Speaker Om Birla refers complaint against TMC MP Mahua Moitra to Lok Sabha ethics panel

PTI - 17 October, 2023

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, who accused Moitra of taking 'bribes' from businessman to ask questions in Parliament, has urged Birla to constitute an 'inquiry committee' to look into the charges.

Haryana has elected just 6 women to Lok Sabha in 57 years, Punjab & Himachal no better

Sushil Manav - 27 September, 2023

Voters in 6 of Haryana's 10 Lok Sabha seats have never elected a woman MP to Lok Sabha. Expert points out only 4 women have represented state in Rajya Sabha to date.

‘Fiery leader, gets carried away’ — DU alum with ABVP roots, Ramesh Bidhuri has history of outbursts

Unnati Sharma - 25 September, 2023

South Delhi MP Ramesh Bidhuri has been served showcause notice by BJP for his comments against BSP MP Danish Ali last week in Lok Sabha. His comments have also been expunged.

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