Lok Sabha

January 8, 2025 9:12 AM

Lok Sabha Speaker to attend Commonwealth meetings in the UK, Scotland, and Guernsey

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is on an official visit to the United Kingdom, Scotland, and Guernsey from January 7 to 11, During his visit to the UK from January 7 to 9, Speaker Birla will meet Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, and John McFall, Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, in London. He will also visit the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Museum, pay respects at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi, and engage with members of the Indian diaspora. In Scotland, Birla will meet Alison Johnstone, Pres...

December 19, 2024 7:14 PM

One Nation, One Election: A proposal whose time has come

For a nation of over 1.4 billion people and the world's third-largest economy in the making, being in a perpetual election mode is not ideal. The 'One Nation, One Election' bill, which began its parliamentary journey earlier this week in the Lok Sabha, aims to end this endless loop of elections we find ourselves in as a nation. The government, referring the bill to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), has ushered in an opportunity for an open conversation around the subject. With the next L...

December 16, 2024 3:50 PM

Hindi is India’s soul and identity, says speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, on Sunday, underscored the pivotal role of Hindi in uniting India’s diverse cultural fabric and fostering national development during his address at the Annual Convention and Hindi Sevi Samman Samaroh organized by 'Etawah Hindi Seva Nidhi.' Highlighting Hindi’s significance, Birla said, "Hindi is not just a language; it is the soul and identity of India." He emphasized that Indian languages, especially Hindi, have played a critical role in weaving the country’s...

December 13, 2024 11:24 AM

Debate on Constitution set to begin in Lok Sabha today; Rajnath Singh to lead discussion

A special two-day discussion to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Indian Constitution will be held in the Lok Sabha on Friday and Saturday, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh set to initiate the debate. This debate is expected to end the week-long deadlock between the Centre and the Opposition in Parliament, which has seen repeated adjournments since the winter session began on November 25. The discussion will kick off at 12 noon on Friday, with over 12 leaders from the ...

December 4, 2024 9:21 AM

Amit Shah to table Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will table The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Lok Sabha on Wednesday and in the Rajya Sabha External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will make a statement on the recent developments in India-China relations. The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill seeks to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005, bringing more clarity to roles and empowering authorities at the national and state levels. The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 1 and seeks t...

November 29, 2024 10:14 AM

Parliament Winter Session Day 5: Bills on Banking Laws, Railway Act; Healthcare in focus

After repeated adjournments and protests since the beginning of the session on November 25, both Houses of Parliament will meet on Friday. The Business List of both Houses has a long working schedule for the day. In the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Anupriya will make a statement regarding "the status of implementation of the recommendations contained in the 138th Report of the Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare on Medical Devices: Regulation & Control pertaining to the Depart...

November 28, 2024 3:27 PM

Lok Sabha extends JPC term for Waqf (Amendment) Bill Report to 2025

The Lok Sabha has approved an extension for the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, allowing the panel to submit its report by the end of the 2025 Budget Session. The decision comes as the committee continues to address disputes over property ownership between state governments and Waqf boards in six states. JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal explained that the extension was necessary due to ongoing disputes regarding properties claimed by both state governments and Waqf ...

November 28, 2024 12:11 PM

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra takes oath as Lok Sabha MP

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took oath as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. She took the oath as a Member of Parliament while holding a copy of the Constitution. Meanwhile, for the oath ceremony of Priyanka Gandhi, her mother Sonia Gandhi, brother Rahul Gandhi, Raihan Vadra and Miraya Vadra, the son and daughter of Priyanka and Robert Vadra, also arrived at the Parliament. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra secured the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat with a margin of 4,10,931...

November 25, 2024 1:51 PM

Parliament 2024 Winter Session: Both Houses adjourned, to meet again on Wednesday

The Winter Session of Parliament commenced on Monday morning but faced early disruptions, leading to the adjournment of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for the day. In the Rajya Sabha, proceedings were stalled as Opposition MPs insisted on holding a discussion on the charges of bribery on the Gautam Adani group. The Upper House of Parliament was adjourned till 11.45 am and then as Opposition MPs persisted in their demand for a discussion on the Adani issue, the House was adjourned for the day. T...

November 25, 2024 11:38 AM

Ideologies may differ but country is supreme: Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday underscored the importance of prioritizing the nation above differing ideologies and viewpoints. Reflecting on the unity demonstrated by the diverse members of the Constituent Assembly, he highlighted the strength of democracy in embracing differences while working for a common goal. “On Constitution Day, we need to draw inspiration from the debates and discussions of the Constituent Assembly. Despite their differences, members engaged in positive and mean...