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The Speaker of India’s Lok Sabha has requested formal responses from 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs regarding ongoing petitions to disqualify them for defying party whips, escalating intra-party tensions.
Kanimozhi's attendance at the Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's customary tea party, while other opposition parties skipped it, has led to speculation about a potential alliance between DMK and BJP.
India's Home Minister Amit Shah has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, urging him to allocate time for a debate on the ongoing NEET protests. This move indicates the government's readiness to discuss the student concerns in parliament.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla criticized the Opposition for stalling House proceedings, urging members to adhere to parliamentary decorum and emphasizing that democracy is strengthened through discussion and dialogue.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the Lok Sabha Speaker of unfair treatment. He stated his party was denied a chance to speak on the NEET paper leak.
The Lok Sabha Speaker has approved the merger of six rebel Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction, a move that the Sena (UBT) has deemed illegal and vowed to challenge. Separately, TMC rebel leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay met with Prime Minister Modi after receiving the Speaker's nod.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla confirmed that the inquiry report on corruption charges against Justice Yashwant Varma will be presented in the monsoon session, despite his resignation, with the House to decide next steps.
Sena (UBT) Members of Parliament met with Lok Sabha Speaker Birla to request a copy of the demands made by six rebel leaders, urging the Speaker to uphold constitutional provisions.
The Shinde-led Shiv Sena welcomed six rebel MPs from the Uddhav Thackeray camp, a significant political shift that awaits the Lok Sabha Speaker's approval to officially boost the NDA's numbers.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has invited Abhishek Banerjee to present his case regarding the split within the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The hearing is scheduled for June 19.
The Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, is scheduled to meet with Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders before making a decision on the approval of a significant defection within Parliament.
At least 20 lawmakers from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) submitted a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker, stating that their rebel group had merged with the NCPI, a party formed in 2022.
Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs announced their merger with the Nationalist Citizens Party and met with the Lok Sabha speaker to demand recognition as a separate bloc. However, the official TMC leadership, led by Abhishek Banerjee, wrote to the speaker opposing this recognition.
Twenty rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs have written to the Lok Sabha Speaker, expressing their desire to join the NDA and end their ties with the Abhishek Banerjee-led bloc, deepening the turmoil within the TMC.
Multiple inquiry panels have submitted their findings and reports to relevant authorities, including the Lok Sabha Speaker in India regarding allegations against Justice Varma and the Department of Justice in the Philippines concerning a Senate shooting. Additionally, a House Panel is set to review a report on NTA reforms amidst the NEET-UG paper leak controversy.
A nine-year-old girl was tragically mauled to death by stray dogs in Rajasthan, India. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the aggrieved family to offer condolences.
In a letter written to Birla, Vijender Gupta asserted that the neutrality of the Chair of the House is central to the parliamentary democracy of the country.
The eight MPs, including seven from the Congress, have been barred from attending the remainder of the Budget Session
An educational quiz focusing on Indian Polity and Governance, including questions related to the resolution to impeach the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the council of ministers.
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has denied allegations concerning his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) participation and Nigerian Law School attendance. The post Deputy Speaker dismisses allegations on NYSC, Law School Records appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Lok Sabha Speaker has nominated members to the Privilege Committee, bringing parliamentary privilege into focus.
The Speaker had constituted the committee on August 12 last year after admitting a multi-party notice for the removal of the Allahabad High Court judge, setting in motion the process of his impeachment.
Amid strained ties with the opposition parties, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday constituted Parliamentary Friendship Groups with more than 60 countries.
Prime Minister Modi defended the Union Budget's focus on productive capital expenditure and outlined India's reform priorities for the next decade. These economic discussions occur alongside political clashes between BJP and Congress and a no-confidence motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has directed 20 Trinamool Congress MPs who voted against the party line to submit explanations within seven days.
Following Justice Varma's resignation, the Lok Sabha Speaker has instructed a committee, headed by Supreme Court judge Justice Aravind Kumar, to complete its probe and submit a report, as detailed in a 126-page document.
India's Monsoon Session saw many bills passed in a short period, but notably lacked a Question Hour, depriving Members of Parliament the opportunity to ask questions, a concern repeatedly expressed by the Lok Sabha Speaker.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to request an expedited decision on pending disqualification petitions against twenty rebel Members of Parliament. Banerjee also asked for a review of seating arrangements for the MPs.
India's Supreme Court has sought a response from the Lok Sabha Speaker regarding the merger of Shiv Sena (UBT) Members of Parliament.
In a setback for Uddhav Thackeray, the Lok Sabha Speaker has recognized six rebel MPs from the UBT faction as having joined the Eknath Shinde camp.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to rule on merger disputes involving 20 rebel TMC MPs seeking to join the NCPI and six Shiv Sena (UBT) lawmakers aiming to merge with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction before the monsoon session.
Members of Parliament from the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction have appealed to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla not to grant separate recognition to rebel MPs, amidst ongoing political tensions within the party.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated that solutions to global challenges are increasingly emerging from India's Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).
The Shiv Sena (UBT) is facing a fresh rebellion as several MPs are rumored to be defecting to the Eknath Shinde camp, prompting the party to issue a whip and approach the Lok Sabha Speaker. This 'Operation Tiger' revives memories of the 2022 rebellion and could significantly boost the NDA in the Lok Sabha, potentially increasing the Shiv Sena's tally to 13 and strengthening Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's political clout within the NDA and Maharashtra's Mahayuti alliance.
The Lok Sabha Speaker's decision is awaited regarding the Trinamool Congress (TMC) rebel MPs, as Abhishek Banerjee missed a crucial meeting concerning the matter.
A political crisis in India's TMC party escalates as 20 rebel MPs announce a merger with a lesser-known Tripura party, prompting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to verify signatures.
Rebel TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar alleged that nearly 20 party MPs had written to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla to convey their support for the BJP-led NDA, indicating a significant internal rebellion within Mamata Banerjee's party.
TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has accused party colleague Kalyan Banerjee of verbally abusing her in Parliament, leading to a complaint filed with the Lok Sabha Speaker and doubts raised about the timing of the allegations.
The DMK party has formally informed the Lok Sabha Speaker that its members will no longer sit next to the Congress party in the parliamentary chamber.
The Indian Parliament is actively debating the Women's Reservation Bill, which proposes a 33% quota for women in legislative bodies. Prime Minister Modi has strongly advocated for its passage, addressing concerns about delimitation and OBC representation raised by opposition parties.
The Lok Sabha rejected by voice vote, on March 11, a resolution under Article 94(C) of the Constitution for the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla from office, but only after a hostile debate on…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Om Birla as an 'excellent Speaker' of the Lok Sabha, praising his impartiality and leadership ahead of a no-confidence motion.
During the debate on the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi launched a scathing attack on BJP's Kiren Rijiju
On Friday, President Vjosa Osmani dissolved parliament after lawmakers failed to elect a successor, sending Kosovo to its third general election in over a year.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has formed the Privileges Committee, chaired by Ravi Shankar Prasad, to address breach of privilege complaints among lawmakers.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has re-constituted a three-member committee to investigate the corruption allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, the judge of the Allahabad High Court, at whose home piles of burnt cash was found.
The Friendship Groups include various Opposition members, including those suspended from the Lok Sabha in the recent Budget session
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and other Indian officials will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh's Prime Minister-elect Tarique Rahman, following his party's landslide victory.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, seeking intervention after she was allegedly asked to vacate a circuit house in Bengal late at night.
The Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP), and Trinamool Congress (TMC) boycotted a customary meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla following an acrimonious monsoon session of Parliament, though the DMK attended.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has requested a proposal for the construction of a new porch at Makar Dwar. The proposed covered entryway aims to provide shelter for Members of Parliament and staff from rain, with CPWD officials tasked to investigate its feasibility and cost.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has called for a consensus among political parties to facilitate a debate on a proposed tougher anti-paper leak law, aiming to address concerns over examination integrity.
India's Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Lok Sabha Speaker concerning the approval of the merger of Shiv Sena (UBT) Members of Parliament with the Shinde faction.
Newly surfaced 'secret' photos show rebel MPs from Team Uddhav meeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at his residence in Delhi on June 17, where they submitted a letter seeking separate recognition before their defection.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has called for the disqualification of six rebel Members of Parliament, alleging their defection is part of a 'larger political conspiracy' dubbed 'Operation Devendra,' and urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to uphold the rule of law.
Sources indicate that a decision regarding the Trinamool and Shiv Sena UBT rebels is expected before the upcoming Monsoon Session, following meetings with the Lok Sabha Speaker.
Abhishek Banerjee of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has challenged the merger of TMC rebels with the NCPI, citing the 10th schedule of the constitution and deeming the merger 'invalid' after meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) is facing a fresh rebellion as several MPs are rumored to be defecting to the Eknath Shinde camp, prompting the party to issue a whip and approach the Lok Sabha Speaker. This 'Operation Tiger' revives memories of the 2022 rebellion and could significantly boost the NDA in the Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is set to hear both sides in the ongoing dispute between Mamata Banerjee and rebel factions before making a decision.
Abhishek Banerjee, a leader from Mamata Banerjee's camp, has urged the Lok Sabha speaker not to recognize a rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) bloc, ahead of a meeting where rebel MPs plan to seek recognition as the 'real TMC'.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing significant internal political turmoil, with reports indicating that several party MPs have expressed support for the BJP-led NDA to the Lok Sabha Speaker. This development follows recent internal challenges and a poor electoral performance for the TMC.
TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has written to the Lok Sabha Speaker, accusing fellow party MP Kalyan Banerjee of verbal abuse and misogyny. The complaint details alleged misconduct by Banerjee.
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has formally requested separate seating arrangements for its Members of Parliament in the Lok Sabha. This request follows the party's recent split from its alliance with the Congress.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla questioned the absence of a minister during Question Hour, stressing its importance over other meetings, and urged MPs to refrain from chatting during obituary references.
Individuals with dynastic and feudal mindset seek to confine even democratic institutions within their own limited spheres, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and also emphasised that “there exists a clear distinction between disagreement and disrespect.”
MP flags serious protocol violation in connection with the stone laying ceremony of a 50 MW floating solar power project
A historical account reveals that the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha faced and successfully survived a motion for his removal from office.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated that development and environment should not be viewed as opposing forces, advocating for a balanced approach.
The committee is probing the allegations against high court judge Yashwant Varma over the discovery of unaccounted cash at his official residence in Delhi last year
Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has formed friendship groups with 64 countries, with many of these groups to be led by Opposition MPs.
India's Lok Sabha is expected to consider a notice from the opposition against Speaker Om Birla on March 9. This development signals growing political tensions within the parliament.
India's Union Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be debated and voted on, amidst opposition challenges.