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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.

Engineer Rashid raises J&K civilian deaths during 1st Lok Sabha appearance, says ‘our blood not cheap’

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BJP MP Nishikant Dubey seeks probe into USAID link to Congress-linked organisations

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During Zero Hour in Lok Sabha, Dubey alleged funding from the US aid agency was being given to anti-national elements to 'divide India'.

Oppn targets Modi govt over ‘inhuman’ treatment of deported Indians, questions PM’s ‘vishwaguru’ slogan

Sourav Roy Barman -
Some MPs asked why India didn't send its own aircraft to bring back Indians being deported. Proceedings of LS had to be adjourned as Opposition MPs demanded a discussion on the issue.

PM Modi takes digs at AAP, Kejriwal, says party too busy building Jacuzzis, ‘Sheehsmahal’

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Speaking in the Lok Sabha less than 24 hours before Delhi goes to vote, prime minister said that unlike the AAP, the BJP has used money saved through schemes to develop and build the nation.

Ruckus in Parliament over Maha Kumbh stampede, Dhankhar-Kharge showdown in Rajya Sabha

Shanker Arnimesh -
Opposition MPs staged walkout in the Rajya Sabha where Congress president demanded that Modi govt declare the actual number of dead. The Lok Sabha, too, saw chaotic scenes.

China is sitting inside our country because Make in India ‘failed’, says Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha

Sourav Roy Barman -
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Priyanka was Congress’s star player in Winter Session. But too early to draw parallels with Rahul

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Congress MPs started coming to Parliament earlier than usual to meet Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, it is learnt. Praise for her maiden speech cut across party lines or coalitions.

From new recruits to serving soldiers, Indian Army steps up measures to assess & treat mental health

Smruti Deshpande -
Junior defence minister informed Lok Sabha that more counselling centres were set up and that officers were trained in basic therapy. Religious teachers were also hired, he added.

‘One Nation, One Election’ bill introduced in LS, Oppn invokes ‘Basic Structure’ & federalism to oppose

Moushumi Das Gupta -
Bills to align simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha & state assemblies were introduced by Union Minister Meghwal. Non-BJP parties opposed bills, calling them ‘anti-federal’ and attack on ‘Basic Structure’.

Congress opposes ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, MP Manish Tewari calls it ‘threat to federal structure’

ANI -
The MP submits a formal notice opposing introduction of the bill in Lok Sabha. The bill is scheduled to be introduced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Tuesday.
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