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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.

HC rejects jailed MP Amritpal’s plea to attend Parliament as Lok Sabha grants him 54-day leave

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Amritpal, who is detained under National Security Act, had written to LS Speaker saying that if he remains absent for 60 days, he would be disqualified and his seat declared vacant.

Oppn-BJP squabble on missing PM & President’s Rule overshadows Manipur budget discussion in Lok Sabha

Moushumi Das Gupta -
Several Oppn MPs said that it was unfortunate that the Manipur budget was being discussed in Parliament and not the state assembly.

Immigration bill allows govt to bar foreigners over ‘national security’, retains reverse burden of proof

Apoorva Mandhani -
The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, was introduced in the Lok Sabha by MoS Nityanand Rai. If passed, the bill will repeal and replace 4 existing laws.

Jailed J&K MP Engineer Rashid seeks interim bail to attend upcoming Parliament session

PTI -
A Delhi court has directed the NIA to file a reply by 5 March. Rashid’s regular bail application is currently pending before the court.

Ranveer Allahbadia row reaches Lok Sabha. Thousands unfollow him on Instagram, YouTube

Triya Gulati -
Singer B Praak, who was supposed to appear on Allahbadia’s podcast, posted a video message criticising the influencer and saying he would not be appearing on the podcast anymore.

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

Neelam Pandey -
Baramullah MP also seeks a tunnel in Kupwara to connect some remote villages as they remain cut off from the rest of the region due to lack of transport.

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

Neelam Pandey -
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’

ANI -
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.
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