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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.
From Dogri to Sanskrit, new MPs take oath in Indian languages as 18th Lok Sabha commences
This year, linguistic diversity was on display with the newly-elected MPs taking their oaths in English and other languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, reported PTI.
These languages included Sanskrit, Hindi, Dogri, Assamese, Odia and others.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took his oath in Hindi amid slogans of "Jai Shri Ram" from the treasury benches.
Lok Sabha session LIVE updates: JMM leader Supriyo Bhattacharya on pro-tem Speaker post
"Traditionally the post of pro-tem Speaker is given to the senior most member of Parliament. This is a stop gap arrangement. I think that NDA government should have contemplated this situation because the Parliament is everyone's," says JMM leader Supriyo Bhattacharya during a press conference in Ranchi.
Lok Sabha session LIVE updates: Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde on Oppn highlighting Constitution in Parl
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde says, "They (Opposition) spread lies among the people that the Constitution is in danger. Most of their members have won because of a fake narrative... And they continued the same when the PM was taking the (MP) oath today ... They (Opposition) should not talk about the Constitution when the Emergency is going to complete 50 years on June 25. It is a black day in the history of our country... They won by luring minorities with fake narratives... Fake narratives work only once... People will show them their real place in the coming time..."
On NEET issue, he says, "The government is very serious on the NEET issue. Strict action will be taken against the culprits. This is the policy of the government..."
Lok Sabha session LIVE updates: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav after taking oath
Samajwadi Party Chief and MP Akhilesh Yadav says, "I would like to thank the people of the country. The wise people of the country have voted to save democracy and the Constitution. I would like to thank and express gratitude to the people. People are tired of waiting for 'Achhe Din'. I hope that happy days will definitely come in the coming times. You people are today taking up the Constitution...We will work towards what is good, we will walk on the path of what is good.
On discussion regarding the post of LoP, he says, "There will be discussions...Every decision will be taken on time..."
Lok Sabha session LIVE updates: BJP MP Brijmohan Agrawal on Oppn showing Constitution
"Members of Congress are remembering the Constitution. Where were they when Indira Gandhi turned the country into jail and murdered the democracy? And today, if they are remembering the Constitution, then they should abide by it," says BJP MP Brijmohan Agrawal.
Jharkhand Congress meeting underway at Delhi's AICC headquarters
Lok Sabha session LIVE updates: Parliament adjourned till 11am tomorrow
Parliament adjourned till 11am tomorrow
Lok Sabha session LIVE updates: BJP MP Yogendra Chandolia on PM Modi's speech
BJP MP Yogendra Chandolia says, "... The Prime Minister of the country was welcomed warmly in the House... After taking the oath, my responsibility has increased, and I will try my best to fulfil the promises I made to the people. I am happy that the Narela-Bawana Metro project will be passed in the cabinet meeting, it is a big thing for me that the NDA government is going to fulfil the promise I made..."
Lok Sabha session LIVE updates: Congress MP KC Venugopal takes oath as a member of Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha session LIVE updates: Union Home Minister Amit Shah leaves from Parliament | Watch
Lok Sabha session LIVE updates: Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Rajesh Verma on taking oath
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Rajesh Verma says to ANI, "Priorities will be to ensure the development of the Khagaria Lok Sabha constituency..."
Lok Sabha session LIVE updates: BJP MP BY Raghavendra takes oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha session LIVE updates: BJP's Kangana Ranaut after taking oath as LS member
"Like the PM said, the entire nation hopes that the opposition will be more responsible. Let's see what they will bring to the table," says BJP MP Kangana Ranaut
Lok Sabha session LIVE updates: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut takes oath
Lok Sabha session LIVE updates: Speaker nominations due by noon tomorrow
Lok Sabha session LIVE updates: Nominations for the Speaker's position must be submitted by noon tomorrow.
On June 26, the Lok Sabha will vote to elect its Speaker. The Speaker is chosen through a simple majority vote in the new Lok Sabha. In the interim period, a pro-tem Speaker is appointed to fulfil essential duties.
At present, BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab has been sworn in as the pro-tem Speaker.
Lok Sabha session LIVE: Lok Sabha MP NK Premchandran on PM Modi's ‘Emergency’ remark
Lok Sabha session LIVE: Regarding PM Modi's remarks on Emergency, Revolutionary Socialist Party Lok Sabha MP NK Premchandran says, “Over the last decade of BJP Government, there has been a notable encroachment upon the Constitution and its institutions. The autonomy of Constitutional bodies has been eroded, and there have been concerted efforts to amend the Constitution. Therefore, in defence of our Constitution, the Opposition has symbolically upheld its significance. We are resolute in our commitment to prevent any drastic alterations to the Constitution that may transform India into a theocratic state. It is imperative to safeguard the secular democracy of India and uphold the principles and values of parliamentary democracy.”
Lok Sabha session LIVE: Union Minister Chirag Paswan on INDIA bloc's protest
Lok Sabha session LIVE: Regarding the protest by INDIA bloc leaders, Union Minister Chirag Paswan says, “Issues concerning the public's welfare should indeed be brought to light, but we must refrain from raising matters that only serve to create confusion.”
On the NEET issue, he asserts, “The government remains transparent and committed to addressing the concerns raised. The authorities are actively investigating the matter, and appropriate decisions will be made in the interest of students. Rest assured, those responsible will face consequences.”
‘TN always has always said there are issues with NEET’: DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi
“The credibility of the exams itself held by the union government has become a big question. Tamil Nadu has always been saying that there are issues with NEET examinations,” says DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi.
Lok Sabha session LIVE | ‘Voice of those who were not even considered human’, LS MP Chandra Shekhar Aazad
Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) MP Chandra Shekhar Aazad said to ANI, "...I am the voice of those who were not even considered human. Their voices were suppressed... I assure you that as long as I am in the Parliament, I will raise my voice for the people. Those who work against the Constitution and people will be questioned..."
Lok Sabha session LIVE: Congress MP K Suresh on pro-tem speaker
Congress MP K Suresh says to ANI, "I met with the pro-tem Speaker to submit a letter... We said to him that the parliamentary convention is already broken. So, we will not assist you as a pro-tem Speaker panel member..."
Lok Sabha session LIVE updates: ‘There have been great changes in northeast India in the past 10 years,’ says Sikkim CM
Lok Sabha session live updates: Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang at the Parliament said, “I am here to extend congratulations to the Prime Minister on behalf of the entire Sikkim, representing all its people. He is a Prime Minister who has significantly contributed to the progress of our nation. As he embarks on his third term, I came here to offer my felicitations.”
Reflecting on the changes witnessed in the northeast over the last decade, he said, “There has been remarkable transformation in the northeastern states since 2014. I express gratitude to the PM and the entire Central Government for their guidance. Under PM Modi's leadership, all eight northeastern states are now interconnected, both internally and with neighboring countries.”
Regarding an upcoming milestone for Sikkim, he mentions, “On 16th May 2025, Sikkim will celebrate its 50th anniversary, a significant milestone. In this regard, I have extended an invitation to the PM, which he has graciously accepted.”
Lok Sabha session live updates: House proceedings resume after lunch break; MPs' swearing-in continue
Lok Sabha session live updates: Lower House proceedings have resumed after a brief lunch break. The swearing-in of the newly elected MPs is currently underway.
Lok Sabha session live updates: ‘No one can touch Hindustan’s Constitution,’ says Rahul Gandhi amid Oppn protest at Parliament
Lok Sabha session live updates: Amid protests by the leaders of the INDIA bloc against the BJP-led NDA government, Rahul Gandhi, speaking to the media, expressed that the ‘attack’ by Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Union Minister Amit Shah on the Constitution is ‘not acceptable.’
He asserted that the Opposition leaders will not permit such actions, which is why, as they all take oath in the Parliament, they aimed to hold the Constitution to defend it.
Lok Sabha session live updates: ‘Warriors are back!’ TMC MP Mohua Moitra shares comparison women MPs' 2019 vs 2024 pic
Lok Sabha session live updates: Kharge responds to PM Modi’s ‘Emergency remark’ amid INDIA bloc protest
Lok Sabha session live updates: Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ‘Emergency remark,’ Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the central government, questioning how long they intend to govern by constantly bringing up the emergency.
“He will repeat this 100 times. Without declaring an emergency, you are acting this way. How long do you plan to rule by bringing this up?” Kharge said.
“Modi Ji attempted to undermine the Constitution, which is why leaders from all parties have united in protest today. There used to be a Gandhi statue here. They are dismantling all democratic norms. That's why today we want to show that, Modi Ji, you should move forward according to the Constitution,” he added.
