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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.

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Priyanka Gandhi attacks BJP & RSS in debut speech. ‘It’s Samvidhaan, not Sangh-vidhaan’

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'Nature of fear' is such now in the country that it has now afflicted the ruling party too, prompting it to 'run away' from answering questions in Parliament, Wayanad MP says.

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For LS Speaker to admit petition, at least 100 signatures are required; this number is 50 for RS. Allahabad HC judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav made controversial remarks at VHP event.

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INDIA bloc has sought removal of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, while stating it wants Lok Sabha to function before conclusion of Winter Session on 20 December.

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Samajwadi Party leaders have decided not to speak against Congress, but to distance themselves from it. They are also annoyed with the continued protest on just the Adani issue.

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

PTI -
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.
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