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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.

India-China disengagement to pave way for talks on de-escalation, opening of ties, Jaishankar tells LS

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‘Sambhal incident a well-planned conspiracy to disturb communal harmony,’ alleges Akhilesh Yadav

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Raising the issue during the Zero Hour in Lok Sabha, the MP said the Sambhal administration acted in haste and demanded suspension and a case against the officers concerned.

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi gives adjournment motion notice in LS demanding discussion on Manipur

ANI -
In the notice, Gogoi pointed out that the conflict has been going on for over 2 yrs, spiralling into a humanitarian crisis. He also highlighted failure of state govt to contain violence.

Both Houses of Parliament adjourned till Tuesday, Opposition protests on

ANI -
Opposition members have been pushing to have a discussion on the Adani issue, Sambhal violence and the Manipur situation, raising slogans in the Parliament.

Both Houses of Parliament adjourned till noon, Opposition protests on

ANI -
Parliament proceedings have been stalled since the beginning of the Winter Session amid protests by opposition parties over the Adani issue and violence in Manipur and Sambhal.

‘Matter of urgent public importance’: Congress adamant to discuss Adani indictment in Lok Sabha

ANI -
Congress MP Manickam Tagore filed a motion on the 4th day of Parliament's winter session alleging govt inaction and cited Andhra Pradesh's review of solar power agreements.

Both houses of Parliament adjourned till 28 Nov amid notices on Manipur, Adani & Sambhal clashes

ANI -
Winter Session of Parliament commenced on 25 Nov, but both houses were adjourned fairly early due to disruptions. Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha are expected to be in session till 20 Dec.

31 cities under Centre’s National Clean Air Programme saw air quality worsen in last 5 years

Akanksha Mishra -
Environment ministry data in LS shows Vizag & Angul saw more than 50% spike in PM10 concentrations. Some cities made progress, Varanasi topping list & Delhi seeing marginal improvement.

Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha adjourned till Wednesday after Opposition raises Adani bribery issue

ANI -
Before the separate session of both the Houses, a joint session of the Parliament was also held, with Speaker Om Birla presiding over the session.

Congress likely to chair 3 Lok Sabha committees including external affairs, 1 in Rajya Sabha

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It is learnt opposition party & govt arrived at consensus during meetings held last week. But, its demand to chair panels on home affairs, finance & defence was rejected.
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