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Lok Sabha session Highlights: Parliament adjourned till 11am tomorrow
Lok Sabha session Highlights: Leaders of INDIA bloc staged a protest outside the Parliament today amid oath-taking of newly elected MPs in the Lower House.
- 3:57 PM IST, June 24Speaker nominations due by noon tomorrow
- 3:16 PM IST, June 24Union Minister Chirag Paswan on INDIA bloc's protest
- 2:09 PM IST, June 24House proceedings resume after lunch break; MPs' swearing-in continue
- 1:54 PM IST, June 24‘No one can touch Hindustan’s Constitution,’ says Rahul Gandhi amid Oppn protest at Parliament
- 1:41 PM IST, June 24‘Warriors are back!’ TMC MP Mohua Moitra shares comparison women MPs' 2019 vs 2024 pic
- 1:17 PM IST, June 24Kharge responds to PM Modi’s ‘Emergency remark’ amid INDIA bloc protest
- 1:00 PM IST, June 24Union Minister and BJP MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar takes oath as member of the Lower House
- 12:46 PM IST, June 24Union minister Anupriya Patel takes oath as member of the Lower House
- 12:37 PM IST, June 24Union minister and BJP Kerala MP Suresh Gopi takes oath as the member of the Lower House
- 12:28 PM IST, June 24‘Will live up to expectations of god-like voters,’ says Ayodhya MP
- 12:17 PM IST, June 24INDIA bloc leaders protest outside Parliament holding copies of Constitution
- 12:02 PM IST, June 24‘Middle class cannot afford private colleges,’ says JMM MP on NEET row
- 11:56 AM IST, June 24Union ministers Bhupendra Yadav, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat take oath
- 11:32 AM IST, June 24Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari take oath as members of the House
- 11:21 AM IST, June 24INDIA bloc MPs boycott the oath-taking as a protest over pro-tem speaker
- 11:13 AM IST, June 24PM Modi takes oath for 18th LS as Leader of the House
- 11:07 AM IST, June 2418th LS begins with ‘observance of silence’ for 1st sitting
- 10:54 AM IST, June 24PM Modi recalls ‘Emergency period’ during his address ahead of parliamentary session
- 10:46 AM IST, June 24Sonia Gandhi arrives at Parliament
- 10:43 AM IST, June 24‘People gave opportunity for the third time,’ says PM Modi
- 10:36 AM IST, June 24PM Modi addresses media ahead of first parliamentary session today
- 10:28 AM IST, June 24Oppn panel members likely to stay away from assisting protem Speaker in MPs' oath-taking
- 10:10 AM IST, June 24President Murmu administers oath to BJP MP Mahtab as pro-tem Speaker
- 9:59 AM IST, June 24What will be the Opposition's key issues?
- 9:41 AM IST, June 24PM Modi to address media ahead of 1st parliamentary session today
- 9:36 AM IST, June 24BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab appointed pro-tem Speaker leaves his residence
- 9:32 AM IST, June 24‘Arrogant govt’ Cong MP Manickam Tagore over ‘pro-tem Speaker row’
- 9:27 AM IST, June 24‘Looking forward to coordination,’ says parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju ahead of 1st session
- 9:20 AM IST, June 24‘BJP violated convention of Lower House,’ says Cong over ‘pro-tem Speaker row’
- 9:09 AM IST, June 24What's the schedule for today?
- 8:43 AM IST, June 24Congress MPs to abstain from assisting in oath-taking ceremony of MPs
- 8:34 AM IST, June 24Telangana CM to attend swearing-in ceremony of new Congress LS members
- 8:28 AM IST, June 24What is the row over the appointment of a pro-tem Speaker?
- 8:19 AM IST, June 24Rahul Gandhi pens a note to people of Wayanad ahead of taking oath as Rae Bareli MP
- 8:14 AM IST, June 24INDIA bloc MPs to march to Parliament on the first day
- 8:09 AM IST, June 24Newly elected MPs along with PM Modi to take oath today
Lok Sabha session Highlights: The leaders of the Opposition bloc INDIA staged a protest outside the Parliament on Monday amid the oath-taking of newly elected MPs for the 18th Lok Sabha. The leaders, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, party leader Sonia Gandhi, and Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, were seen holding copies of the Constitution as they protested against the BJP-led NDA government....Read More
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha on Monday and will be the Leader of the House. The swearing-in of the other Union ministers and newly elected MPs to be members of the Lower House is underway. Pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab is administering the oath to the newly elected MPs.
Earlier today, President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as the pro-tem Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha.
Congress and INDIA bloc MPs – who are panel members – refrained from assisting in the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected MPs during the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, which began today, expressing dissatisfaction over the appointment of BJP MP Bhartruhari Mehtab as pro-tem Speaker instead of the eight-time Congress MP K Suresh.
The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha began today with the swearing-in of all newly elected Members of Parliament and will run until July 3. Following the two-day swearing-in ceremony, the election for the Lok Sabha Speaker is slated for June 26, and President Murmu will address a joint session of both houses on June 27. The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha will be chosen for the first time in ten years.
Key 18th Lok Sabha highlights here
- President Droupadi Murmu administered oath to BJP lawmaker Bhartruhari Mahtab as the pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Mahtab has later invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Leader of the Lok Sabha, to take his oath as a member of the House.
- President Murmu has appointed Suresh Kodikunnil, Thalikkottai Rajuthevar Baalu, Radha Mohan Singh, Faggan Singh Kulaste, and Sudip Bandyopadhyay to assist the pro-tem Speaker in administering the oath to the newly elected members. However three Opposition MPs boycotted from assisting pro-tem Speaker
- The first session is expected to be contentious as the opposition aims to challenge the BJP-led NDA government regarding the election of the Speaker on June 26, discussions about alleged paper leaks in NEET-UG and UGC-NET, and disputes over the appointment of the pro-tem Speaker.
- The Opposition intends to confront the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on issues such as rising prices, food inflation, deaths caused by an extreme heatwave, and recent “irregularities” in exam administration.
When will the new Speaker be elected?
On June 26, the Lok Sabha will elect its Speaker. In a new Lok Sabha, the Speaker is chosen by a simple majority vote. Until the Speaker is elected, a pro-tem Speaker is appointed to temporarily carry out essential functions. The term ‘pro-tem’ indicates that this position is temporary.
18th Lok Sabha
This marks the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha following the general elections, in which the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured 293 seats, the INDIA bloc won 234 seats, and the Congress held 99 of them.
The final session of the 17th Lok Sabha (Budget session) was held from January 31 to February 10, 2024.
Lok Sabha session live updates: ‘Arrogant govt’ Cong MP Manickam Tagore over ‘pro-tem Speaker row’
Lok Sabha session live updates: Commenting on the controversy surrounding the appointment of the pro-tem Speaker before the commencement of the Parliament session for the 18th Lok Sabha, Congress MP Manickam Tagore states, “The government's attitude remains that of arrogance. They overlooked a Dalit MP who has served for eight terms. K Suresh should have been appointed as the pro-tem speaker. Regrettably, the decision was made by the Parliamentary Affairs Minister without consulting the opposition parties.”
Lok Sabha session live updates: ‘Looking forward to coordination,’ says parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju ahead of 1st session
Lok Sabha session live updates: Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju expressed his optimistic outlook towards coordinating the functioning of Parliament ahead of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, which will begin today.
In a post on X, Rijiju affirmed his readiness to support Members of Parliament in their duties as the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs.
Over the next two days, newly elected Lok Sabha members will undertake the oath or affirmation ceremony before pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab and the panel of chairpersons.
The election for the Speaker of the new Lok Sabha is scheduled for Wednesday.
Lok Sabha session live updates: ‘BJP violated convention of Lower House,’ says Cong over ‘pro-tem Speaker row’
Lok Sabha session live updates: Congress MP K Suresh speaking about the row over the appointment of pro-tem Speaker, says, “The NDA government has violated the convention of Lok Sabha. So far, the convention was that the MP who was elected for a maximum number of times will be the pro-tem Speaker... Bhartruhari Mahtab is 7th time elected MP. However, I am the 8th time elected MP. They are insulting the opposition again. That's why the INDIA alliance unanimously decided to boycott the panel members.”
Lok Sabha session live updates: What's the schedule for today?
Lok Sabha session live updates: The inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha, commencing today, will include the solemn "Observance of Silence," symbolising the significance of the first sitting of the 18th Lok Sabha.
- Following this reflection, Parliament will conduct the oath-taking ceremony for newly elected Members, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- An official letter marking list of business for the day in parliament mentioned, "Observance of silence for a short while to mark the solemn occasion of the first sitting of the Eighteenth Lok Sabha,"
- “Secretary-General to lay on the Table a list (Hindi and English versions), containing the names of Members elected to the Eighteenth Lok Sabha at the General Elections of 2024, submitted by the Election Commission of India,” added the list of business.
- Furthermore, the list mentioned “members to take the oath or make the affirmation, sign the Roll of Members and take their seats in the House.”
Lok Sabha session live updates: Congress MPs to abstain from assisting in oath-taking ceremony of MPs
Lok Sabha session live updates: Following the appointment of seventh-term BJP MP Bhartruhari Mehtab as pro-tem Speaker instead of eighth-term Congress leader K Suresh, the MPs of the India bloc have decided not to occupy the speaker's chair to assist during the oath-taking ceremony of MPs, as per sources cited by news agency ANI.
Additionally, President Murmu has appointed Suresh Kodikunnil, Thalikkottai Rajuthevar Baalu, Radha Mohan Singh, Faggan Singh Kulaste, and Sudip Bandyopadhyay to aid the Speaker Protem in administering the oath to the newly elected members.
Lok Sabha session live updates: Telangana CM to attend swearing-in ceremony of new Congress LS members
Lok Sabha session live updates: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy is scheduled to attend the oath-taking ceremony of the recently elected Congress Lok Sabha members today.
- The inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha commences on Monday, during which the new members will be sworn in. According to official sources quoted by news agency PTI, the chief minister is anticipated to return to Hyderabad by Tuesday.
- As the president of the Telangana Congress, Revanth Reddy is expected to hold meetings with party officials in Delhi, amidst discussions surrounding potential cabinet expansion and the appointment of a new PCC president.
Lok Sabha session live updates: What is the row over the appointment of a pro-tem Speaker?
Lok Sabha session live updates: The Congress has alleged that the government has "undermined parliamentary conventions" by appointing seven-term BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as pro-tem Speaker instead of eight-term Lok Sabha member and Congress leader Kodikunnil Suresh, who, according to tradition, should have been selected as the most senior MP for the position.
- In a post on 'X' on Sunday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, “Kodikunnil Suresh of the INC, who is in his eighth term, should have been Speaker Protem. But Bhartruhari Mahtab of the BJP has been appointed on the flimsy grounds that he has a greater claim because this is his seventh consecutive term.”
- According to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Mahtab was chosen as he has the “longest uninterrupted tenure as a member of the Lower House.” Rijiju noted that despite Suresh being an eight-term MP, his tenure was interrupted as he was not a Lok Sabha member in 1998 and 2004. Therefore, Mahtab was selected for his uninterrupted tenure in the Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha session live updates: Rahul Gandhi pens a note to people of Wayanad ahead of taking oath as Rae Bareli MP
Lok Sabha session live updates: Before his swearing-in as the Member of Parliament representing Rae Bareli, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi penned an emotional letter to the people of Wayanad on Sunday, expressing gratitude for their support.
- In the letter, the former Congress chief expressed a mixture of sadness and consolation, noting that his sister, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, would now represent the people of Wayanad in Parliament.
- Gandhi, who was elected to the Lok Sabha from Kerala's Wayanad in 2019 after losing in his family stronghold of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, highlighted that Priyanka Gandhi has been nominated by the Congress for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat.
- Additionally, Gandhi mentioned feeling consoled by the presence of a “loving family” among the people of Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh. Dig deeper
Lok Sabha session live updates: INDIA bloc MPs to march to Parliament on the first day
Lok Sabha session live updates: Lok Sabha MPs affiliated with the INDIA bloc will convene at the Parliament complex on Monday morning and proceed to the House together for the first day of the 18th Lok Sabha session, according to sources.
- According to news agency PTI, a senior opposition party leader said that the MPs will gather near Gate No. 2 of the old Parliament building, formerly the location of the Gandhi statue.
- The Gandhi statue, previously a prominent site for MPs' protests within the Parliament complex, has been recently relocated along with 14 other statues to a new area known as Prerna Sthal.
- As per the politician, some MPs will carry copies of the Constitution of India as they walk towards the Parliament building.
Lok Sabha session live updates: Newly elected MPs along with PM Modi to take oath today
Lok Sabha session live updates: The Lok Sabha proceedings will commence with the oath-taking ceremony led by Narendra Modi, the Leader of the House, followed by the panel of chairpersons appointed by the President to assist the pro-tem Speaker.
According to officials familiar with the details, the election for the Lok Sabha Speaker will take place on Wednesday, after which Modi will introduce his council of ministers to the House.
