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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.

Will minorities have to give certificate of religion now? United Oppn’s attack on Centre over Waqf Bill

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Leading the Oppn charge in waqf debate, Congress's Gaurav Gogoi accused Modi govt of using the Waqf bill to dilute the Constitution, divide and disenfranchise minority communities.

‘Even Parliament could’ve been claimed as Waqf property’: Kiren Rijiju defends amendment bill in LS

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Bill was tabled in Parliament Wednesday. It seeks to streamline management of properties & address loopholes in Waqf Act. Critics dub it as an attempt to curb Waqf Board's autonomy.

Waqf Bill tabled in Lok Sabha after suggested changes by Joint Parliamentary Committee

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Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moved the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024 for passing in the House amid protests from the Opposition.

India not a ‘dharmashala’, says Shah as immigration bill clears LS hurdle amid Oppn’s criticism

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Talking on The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, Shah said inaction by TMC govt in West Bengal is delaying fencing along considerable part of India's border with Bangladesh.

As BJP targets Rahul over ‘parliamentary decorum’, INDIA bloc hits back, knocks on LS Speaker’s door

Sourav Roy Barman -
Move comes day after Speaker abruptly adjourned proceedings after reminding members, particularly LoP Rahul Gandhi, of need to uphold dignity of House, without pointing out a violation.

JPC meet: Attorney general backs ‘One Nation, One Election’, HC ex-chief justice says it needs tweaks

Sourav Roy Barman -
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Ruckus in Lok Sabha over delayed MGNREGA funds, TMC MP calls Shivraj ‘dalal’ for the rich

Shanker Arnimesh -
Union govt points fingers at misappropriation of funds in West Bengal and assures Tamil Nadu and Kerala leaders of releasing MGNREGA payments soon.

In aftermath of Delhi HC judge row, Mahua accuses Centre of laying ground to scrap Collegium system

Neelam Pandey -
TMC MP Mahua Moitra says ‘just like EC has been emasculated, efforts are afoot to bring back something like NJAC with complete govt control and do away with Collegium system’.

Sambhal Court issues notice to LoP Rahul Gandhi over ‘fight against Indian state’ remark in LS

ANI -
Rahul Gandhi had said, 'Our fight is not against BJP or RSS, but against the Indian state'. He has been directed to either appear in court on 4 April, or submit a response.

Leader of Oppn should be allowed to speak in LS, not given permission in ‘new India’: Rahul Gandhi

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Lok Sabha was briefly adjourned amid oppn protests after PM Modi’s statement on Kumbh. Gandhi said PM should have paid homage to those who died in the Maha Kumbh stampede.
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