Lok Sabha
Coverage of Lok Sabha in the Nexus archive.
- Amid Lok Sabha logjam, Centre offers debate on NEET paper leak, says street protests ‘won’t help’
The Indian government proposes a debate on the NEET paper leak controversy during a stalled Lok Sabha session, while the Congress party seeks an adjournment motion to prioritize the issue and demands the resignation of the Education Minister.
- Lok Sabha suspends TMC’s Kalyan Banerjee for using ‘unsavoury’ language against women MPs
Lok Sabha suspended TMC member Kalyan Banerjee for using offensive language against women MPs. Speaker Krishna Prasad Tenneti cited a complaint that Banerjee's remarks harmed the dignity of the House.
- Dharmendra Pradhan meets Birla as government agrees to discuss NEET paper leak in Lok Sabha
Dharmendra Pradhan meets Birla as the government agrees to discuss the NEET paper leak in Lok Sabha. The Opposition is demanding a discussion and seeking Pradhan's resignation over the handling of the controversy.
- Parliament Monsoon Session Day 3 LIVE: Lok Sabha to take up Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026
The third day of the Parliament Monsoon Session focuses on the Lok Sabha discussing the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. The first two days saw protests and no legislative activity in either House.
- Udayagiri wooden cutlery, Etikoppaka toys among 99 ODOP products from Andhra Pradesh, Union Minister tells Lok Sabha
Union Minister Jitin Prasada highlighted 99 ODOP products from Andhra Pradesh, including Udayagiri wooden cutlery and Etikoppaka toys, stating steps have been taken to enhance their visibility. The statement was made in response to a question from Nellore MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy in Lok Sabha.
- Centre reiterates release of Samagra Shiksha funds for Tamil Nadu tied to implementation of NEP
The Union government has reiterated that the release of Samagra Shiksha funds for Tamil Nadu is conditional on the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP). It stated that the RTE (Entitlements) component will be released in due time, responding to a question from DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran in the Lok Sabha.
- Parliament Monsoon Session Day 2 LIVE: PM Modi chairs NDA Parliamentary meeting; Oppn. moves notices over CJP protest crackdown
PM Modi chairs an NDA Parliamentary meeting during the Monsoon Session as the Opposition moves notices regarding a crackdown on CJP protests. Amit Shah is likely to table a Bill to protect Vande Mataram in the Rajya Sabha, while the Lok Sabha will address a Bill related to Supreme Court judges.
- Government to move Bill in Rajya Sabha today to make insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offence
The government is set to introduce a bill in the Rajya Sabha to criminalize insults against 'Vande Mataram'. Additionally, the Lok Sabha will address a bill to amend the 1971 legislation and increase the number of Supreme Court judges.
- Legislatures training ground for political leadership: Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged Ministers to provide precise replies to questions raised by legislators, emphasizing transparency and accountability as a training ground for political leadership.
- Lok Sabha members ask for airfare regulation mechanism
Lok Sabha members from different parties are calling for a quasi-judicial authority, similar to SEBI, to regulate airfares and address cartelization. The proposed mechanism aims to tackle issues related to unregulated airfares.
- Legislative debates must focus on solutions, not criticism: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged legislative debates to focus on solutions rather than criticism. The statement emphasizes constructive dialogue in legislative proceedings.
- Operation Sindoor | K.C. Venugopal moves privilege notice against Rajnath for ‘misleading’ Parliament
Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal filed a privilege notice against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha, accusing him of misleading Parliament by claiming no Indian soldiers were killed during the Operation Sindoor debate last year.
- BJP wants two-thirds majority in Lok Sabha as its 'real target' is to end reservation: Congress
Congress claims BJP's real target is to end reservation by securing a two-thirds majority in Lok Sabha. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accuses BJP of pursuing 'todh-phod ki rajniti' as retaliation for past humiliation.
- Maharashtra MLC polls: Rebel candidate defeats Sena nominee in Nashik
A rebel candidate defeated Shiv Sena nominee Narendra Darade in the Nashik constituency during Maharashtra MLC polls. The election follows a rebellion by six Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha members, with two confirmed to have shifted to the ruling Sena.
- 20 rebel Trinamool Lok Sabha MPs seek to merge with Nationalist Citizen Party of India
20 rebel Trinamool Lok Sabha MPs plan to merge with the Nationalist Citizen Party of India. They met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to announce the temporary merger with the registered regional party.
- Lokesh to Tharoor on delimitation: ‘Expanding Lok Sabha a democratic necessity’
Lokesh addresses Tharoor on delimitation, arguing that expanding the Lok Sabha is a democratic necessity. The discussion focuses on the importance of increasing parliamentary representation.
- Trinamool’s Abhishek Banerjee to meet Lok Sabha Speaker over party split
Abhishek Banerjee of Trinamool wrote a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker on June 10, urging him not to recognize or grant separate status to any rebel TMC faction in the Lok Sabha.
- Congress counters Naidu, says promise of 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats was not part of Delimitation Bill
Congress counters that the promise of a 50% increase in Lok Sabha seats was not part of the Delimitation Bill. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's criticism of the Opposition as unfair.
- Kakoli seeks Kalyan’s expulsion as Trinamool chief whip in Lok Sabha, writes to Speaker
Rebel Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar requested Speaker Om Birla to expel Kalyan Banerjee as Trinamool chief whip in Lok Sabha, alleging repeated verbal abuse and misogynistic conduct during House proceedings.
- Amit Shah masterminded Trinamool ‘split’, merger bid, says Congress
Congress accuses Amit Shah of orchestrating a Trinamool split and merger bid. Jairam Ramesh claims this move aims to secure a two-thirds majority for the NDA in the Lok Sabha.
- We are the largest parliamentary force from West Bengal: NCPI in a social media post
20 rebel MPs from Trinamool Congress have decided to merge with NCPI and submitted a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. NCPI claimed to be the largest parliamentary force from West Bengal in a social media post.
- Kakoli claims 22 Lok Sabha MPs now in dissident TMC camp, meeting scheduled with Speaker
Kakoli claims 22 Lok Sabha MPs are part of a dissident Trinamool Congress (TMC) group. A meeting of the group, originally planned in Kolkata, has been moved to Delhi.
- Amid ‘Operation Tiger’ buzz, Uddhav holds meeting of party’s Lok Sabha MPs; all nine lawmakers mark presence
Uddhav held a meeting with the party's Lok Sabha MPs, all nine of whom attended. Sanjay Raut, the party's Rajya Sabha member, stated all MPs were firmly with the party.
- NDA inches towards two-thirds majority in Rajya Sabha; short in Lok Sabha despite TMC rebellion
The NDA is nearing a two-thirds majority in the Rajya Sabha but remains short in the Lok Sabha due to a TMC rebellion. The NDA's Lok Sabha numbers could rise to 213 if approximately 20 TMC MPs form a separate group and provide support.
- Rahul Gandhi attacks PM over deaths of Indian seafarers in U.S. strikes
Rahul Gandhi criticizes Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not speaking out about the deaths of Indian seafarers in U.S. strikes. The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha claims Modi remains silent despite foreign powers killing Indians.
- Have sought time for Rahul Gandhi to speak in Lok Sabha on March 21: Kharge
Kharge stated that time was sought for Rahul Gandhi to speak in Lok Sabha on March 21. Gandhi's speech was made in Jammu and Kashmir, and the police are asking about it, according to the Congress chief.
- Mamata travels to Delhi to attend INDIA bloc meeting amid speculation of split among Trinamool MPs
Mamata Banerjee, former West Bengal chief minister, traveled to Delhi to attend an INDIA bloc meeting, accompanied by Rajya Sabha MP Dola Sen and Lok Sabha MP Kalyan Banerjee. The meeting occurs amid speculation of a split among Trinamool MPs.