Who is Bhartruhari Mahtab, Lok Sabha's new pro-tem Speaker?
6 months ago

Who is Bhartruhari Mahtab, Lok Sabha's new pro-tem Speaker?

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday appointed Bharatiya Janata Party MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as the pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced. Mahtab was appointed as pro-tem Speaker by President Murmu under Article 95 of the Constitution to perform the duties of the Lok Sabha presiding officer till the election of the Speaker. The newly elected members of the 18th Lok Sabha will make oath or affirmation before the pro-tem Speaker, who will be assisted by a panel of chairpersons comprising Congress leader K Suresh, DMK leader T R Baalu, BJP members Radha Mohan Singh and Faggan Singh Kulaste and TMC leader Sudip Bandyopadyay. Who is new Lok Sabha pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab?

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Rahul Narwekar Set to Be Re-Elected as Maharashtra Speaker
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Rahul Narwekar Set to Be Re-Elected as Maharashtra Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: BJP’s Rahul Narwekar is all set to become the Speaker of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha again. On Sunday, Mr Narwekar filed his nomination papers for the Speaker’s post before legislature secretary Jitendra Bhole in the presence of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, deputy chief ministers Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde and other senior leaders. A formal announcement of Mr Narwekar’s …

MP: BJP leader’s remarks spark speculation on next party chief
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MP: BJP leader’s remarks spark speculation on next party chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Mr Santhosh while addressing party workers in Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh a couple of days ago quipped that he was not sure if state BJP president Vishnu Dutt Sharma would accompany him in the next visit to the historical city in the capacity of his present position. Mr Santhoshi’s statement has given enough indications that the state party would get …

Supreme Court To Hear Plea On Vacant Post Of Deputy Speaker In Lok Sabha
5 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court To Hear Plea On Vacant Post Of Deputy Speaker In Lok Sabha

Live Law  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a PIL seeking the election of the Deputy Speaker for Lok Sabha and State legislatures of five states on MondaySenior Advocate Vibha Dutta Makhija appearing for petitioners stressed the need for the Union to furnish a status on Deputy Speakers, especially for the issue of election to the position of Deputy Speaker in …

Who will be Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha? From NDA or INDIA bloc?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Who will be Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha? From NDA or INDIA bloc?

Live Mint  

The 18th Lok Sabha will have a Deputy Speaker, but it will likely be from the ruling National Democratic Alliance and not from the Opposition INDIA bloc, reports suggest. The post of Deputy Speaker was vacant in the second term of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government in the 17th Lok Sabha. Buoyed by its increased strength in the Lok …

Parliament Session highlights: Both Houses adjourned for the day
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Parliament Session highlights: Both Houses adjourned for the day

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stands for the national anthem after her address to the joint sitting of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, June 27, 2024. Parliament Session highlights: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday addressed the joint session of the Parliament where she launched a scathing attack on Emergency imposed by …

Parliament Session highlights: Both Houses adjourned for the day
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Parliament Session highlights: Both Houses adjourned for the day

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stands for the national anthem after her address to the joint sitting of Parliament, in New Delhi, Thursday, June 27, 2024. Parliament Session highlights: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday addressed the joint session of the Parliament where she launched a scathing attack on Emergency imposed by …

TDP, BJP will do everything possible for development of Andhra: PM Modi
5 months, 3 weeks ago

TDP, BJP will do everything possible for development of Andhra: PM Modi

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the BJP and the TDP are working closely for the progress of India and development of Andhra Pradesh. A delegation of TDP MPs, including Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu, Minister of State Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Parliamentary Party leader Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, Magunta Srinivasulu Reddy and Kalisetti Appala Naidu, called on …

Not asked for division of votes as a constructive step, Jairam Ramesh on Lok Sabha Speaker election
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Not asked for division of votes as a constructive step, Jairam Ramesh on Lok Sabha Speaker election

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After Om Birla was elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh clarified that the opposition has not asked for division of votes as a constructive step from their end. Traditionally, the Lok Sabha Speaker and Deputy Speaker are elected through consensus between the ruling party and the Opposition. The contest …

Lok Sabha Dy Speaker’s post may be new point of contention
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Dy Speaker’s post may be new point of contention

Hindustan Times  

The ruling National Democratic Alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, chose to maintain suspense over the appointment of the deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha. Soon after NDA’s nominee Om Birla was re-elected as the Speaker on Wednesday, the focus shifted to the stand-off between the government and the opposition over the deputy Speaker’s post. Prior to that, AIADMK’s …

Om Birla returns as Lok Sabha Speaker: The rise and rise of BJP’s Kota MP
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Om Birla returns as Lok Sabha Speaker: The rise and rise of BJP’s Kota MP

Firstpost  

Om Birla has become the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha, after winning the election against Congress’ K Suresh by a voice vote. In his second tenure as the presiding officer, the BJP MP from Kota has a long association with the BJP and politics Om Birla has become the Lok Sabha Speaker for a second consecutive term. Heaping praises …

Who is Om Birla, BJP MP elected as Lok Sabha Speaker?
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Who is Om Birla, BJP MP elected as Lok Sabha Speaker?

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Om Birla has been elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha through a voice vote after Prime Minister Narendra Modi moved the motion in the House. Om Birla after he was elected as the Speaker of the House during the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha Om Birla defeated the Opposition's candidate, an …

Who is K Suresh, INDIA bloc's candidate for Lok Sabha Speaker post?
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Who is K Suresh, INDIA bloc's candidate for Lok Sabha Speaker post?

Hindustan Times  

For the first time in decades, an election for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post will be held on Wednesday owing to a lack of consensus between the BJP-led NDA government and the Congress-led INDIA bloc opposition. Follow Lok Sabha Speaker election live coverage Congress MP K Suresh, Opposition's candidate for Lok Sabha Speaker post Traditionally, the Lok Sabha Speaker and …

Speaker election: Om Birla vs K Suresh today in Lok Sabha today | 10 points
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Speaker election: Om Birla vs K Suresh today in Lok Sabha today | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Breaking a decades-old convention, BJP MP Om Birla and Congress lawmaker K Suresh on Tuesday filed nominations for the Speaker's election after the Opposition refused to back down on its demand for the Deputy Speaker's post. The ruling National Democratic Alliance picked 17th Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla who will likely become only the fourth man to get a second …

Rare showdown for Speaker as NDA picks Om Birla again
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Rare showdown for Speaker as NDA picks Om Birla again

Hindustan Times  

India is set to witness the first election for the Lok Sabha speaker’s position in nearly half a century after talks between the government and Opposition broke down on Tuesday over the deputy speaker’s post, setting the stage for the first major showdown in the 18th Lok Sabha. The INDIA bloc said it was ready to support Birla and wanted …

Who is K Suresh, the opposition's candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker post?
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Who is K Suresh, the opposition's candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker post?

Firstpost  

From serving as minister of state in the second Manmohan Singh government to being the Kerala Congress chief, Kondikunnil Suresh has spent 29 years in politics. However, tensions soared and the atmosphere in the Lok Sabha turned “vicious” when the BJP opted for seven-term Cuttack MP Bhartruhari Mahtab over Suresh, sources in the opposition camp told The Indian Express. Union …

Lok Sabha Speaker contest: Kodikunnil Suresh once saw his election declared void before SC restored it
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Speaker contest: Kodikunnil Suresh once saw his election declared void before SC restored it

The Hindu  

Kodikunnil Suresh, the Opposition's pick for the Lok Sabha Speaker who will go up against the BJP's Om Birla, is a Congress veteran, an eight-term MP and one whose election in 2009 was declared invalid by the Kerala High Court before being restored by the Supreme Court. Mr. Suresh was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1989 and then …

Om Birla vs Kodikunnil Suresh: Rare Lok Sabha Speaker election to be held today
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Om Birla vs Kodikunnil Suresh: Rare Lok Sabha Speaker election to be held today

The Hindu  

The 18th Lok Sabha is all set to witness a rare contest for the Speaker post on Wednesday between the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Om Birla and Kodikunnil Suresh of the Congress after the National Democratic Alliance government and the INDIA group of Opposition parties failed to arrive at a consensus. However, with both sides sticking to their position, the two …

Lok Sabha Speaker election: What Rahul Gandhi said on supporting NDA candidate
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Speaker election: What Rahul Gandhi said on supporting NDA candidate

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that the Opposition's INDIA bloc will support the BJP-led NDA government's choice of Lok Sabha Speaker if they give the deputy Speaker's post to the INDIA bloc. Follow Lok Sabha proceeding live coverage Congress leader and MP Rahul Gandhi Rahul Gandhi informed that defence minister and senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh spoke to …

Lok Sabha session highlights: INDIA bloc leaders huddle at Kharge's house
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Lok Sabha session highlights: INDIA bloc leaders huddle at Kharge's house

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha session highlights: For the first time ever, the Opposition has nominated a candidate, Kondikunal Suresh, for the Speaker-post election without unanimous selection. The Narendra Modi-led NDA government failed to reach a consensus with the Opposition INDIA bloc, as their demand for the Deputy Speaker post appeared unlikely to be fulfilled. On the opening day of the 18th Lok …

Lok Sabha session highlights: INDIA bloc leaders huddle at Kharge's house
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Lok Sabha session highlights: INDIA bloc leaders huddle at Kharge's house

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha session highlights: For the first time ever, the Opposition has nominated a candidate, Kondikunal Suresh, for the Speaker-post election without unanimous selection. The Narendra Modi-led NDA government failed to reach a consensus with the Opposition INDIA bloc, as their demand for the Deputy Speaker post appeared unlikely to be fulfilled. On the opening day of the 18th Lok …

Oaths and protests: 18th Lok Sabha off to combative start
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Oaths and protests: 18th Lok Sabha off to combative start

Hindustan Times  

Over 260 parliamentarians across parties took oath as the 18th Lok Sabha opened on Monday but the first day of Parliament after the general elections was marked by acrimony between the government and an energised Opposition over a raft of issues ranging from the Emergency to the Constitution, and irregularities roiling premier examinations. New Delhi: Union Minister and TDP MP …

‘Guardians of democracy’: INDIA bloc launches protest outside Parliament amid pro-tem Speaker row
6 months ago

‘Guardians of democracy’: INDIA bloc launches protest outside Parliament amid pro-tem Speaker row

Hindustan Times  

As the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha began, several leaders of the Opposition INDIA bloc staged a protest in front of the Gandhi statue in the Parliament, holding copies of the Constitution. Opposition leaders protest outside Parliament with copies of Constitution Calling the protesting leaders “guardians of democracy”, Congress leader K C Venugopal posted a video of the …

Lok Sabha session Highlights: Parliament adjourned till 11am tomorrow
6 months ago

Lok Sabha session Highlights: Parliament adjourned till 11am tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

The proceedings of the First Session of the 18th Lok Sabha are underway, at the new Parliament building, in New Delhi. 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. Earlier today, President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath …

Lok Sabha session Highlights: Parliament adjourned till 11am tomorrow
6 months ago

Lok Sabha session Highlights: Parliament adjourned till 11am tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

The proceedings of the First Session of the 18th Lok Sabha are underway, at the new Parliament building, in New Delhi. 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. Earlier today, President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath …

PM Modi, his ministers take oath as MPs, Opposition gears up for NEET fight
6 months ago

PM Modi, his ministers take oath as MPs, Opposition gears up for NEET fight

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in as a Member of Parliament for the third time as the inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha kicked off on Monday, June 24. Buoyed by its increased numbers, the Opposition is expected to be combative, focusing on issues such as alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG and NET exams, the relocation of statues …

First session of 18th Lok Sabha to begin tomorrow; Oppn to raise paper leak issue
6 months ago

First session of 18th Lok Sabha to begin tomorrow; Oppn to raise paper leak issue

Hindustan Times  

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, which commences under the shadow of strain between the government and the Opposition over a host of issues, will begin on Monday with the oath or affirmation by newly elected members of the Lower House including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier in the day, President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath to …

PM Modi, His Council of Ministers to Take Oath in First Session of 18th Lok Sabha Tomorrow
6 months ago

PM Modi, His Council of Ministers to Take Oath in First Session of 18th Lok Sabha Tomorrow

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other newly elected members, is set to take oath in the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha on Monday. Mahtab will then call upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Leader of the Lok Sabha, to take oath as member of the House. The President has appointed Kodikunnil Suresh, T R Baalu, Radha Mohan …

Why Mahtab chosen LS pro-tem speaker over BJP's Jigajinagi also in his 7th term, asks Jairam Ramesh
6 months ago

Why Mahtab chosen LS pro-tem speaker over BJP's Jigajinagi also in his 7th term, asks Jairam Ramesh

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid a row over the appointment of pro-tem speaker of the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday asked why BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab was chosen for the post over his party colleague Ramesh Chandappa Jigajinagi, who is also in his seventh consecutive term. The Congress has accused the government of "destroying parliamentary norms" by choosing seven-term …

Opposition panel members likely to stay away from assisting protem Speaker
6 months ago

Opposition panel members likely to stay away from assisting protem Speaker

Hindustan Times  

Three Opposition leaders, TR Balu of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, K Suresh of the Congress and Sudip Bandopadhyay of the Trinamool Congress, who are in the panel to assist protem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab, might not perform their duties as a mark of protest, a top Opposition leader said on Saturday. The Opposition parties alleged that the BJP didn’t follow the …

Kerala CM Slams BJP for Overlooking Kodikkunnil Suresh as Pro Tem Speaker
6 months ago

Kerala CM Slams BJP for Overlooking Kodikkunnil Suresh as Pro Tem Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvanthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday criticized the BJP-led central government for breaching parliamentary conventions during the appointment of the Lok Sabha's Pro tem speaker. In a Facebook post, the Chief Minister demanded that the Central Government explain why Mavelikkara MP Kodikunnil Suresh was overlooked, despite being the longest-serving member of the House. Congress Working Committee member and …

Kiren Rijiju on row over Lok Sabha pro-tem speaker: ‘Congress spreading lies’
6 months ago

Kiren Rijiju on row over Lok Sabha pro-tem speaker: ‘Congress spreading lies’

Hindustan Times  

Parliamentary Affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday responded to the Congress' criticism over the appointment of BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as pro-tem Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha. Mahtab, who won the recently concluded Lok Sabha election for the seventh time, was appointed as the pro-tem Speaker by the President of India on June 19. On Friday, Rijiju accused the …

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan alleges ‘upper caste politics’ over appointment of Lok Sabha protem speaker
6 months ago

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan alleges ‘upper caste politics’ over appointment of Lok Sabha protem speaker

Hindustan Times  

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday hit out at the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance, accusing it of violating parliamentary conventions by not appointing Congress's Kodikunnil Suresh as pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Vijayan also demanded clarification on why the convention was not followed in this issue, following BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab's apppointment as the pro-tem Speaker of …

Congress objects to choice of pro tem Speaker, BJP says 'relax, you lost polls'
6 months ago

Congress objects to choice of pro tem Speaker, BJP says 'relax, you lost polls'

India Today  

BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab has been appointed pro tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha. In response to the criticism, the BJP slammed the Congress for politicising the appointment of Lok Sabha pro tem Speaker. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, “By convention, the MP who has served the maximum terms is appointed Speaker pro tem for the first two days when …

BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab appointed pro-tem Speaker of Lok Sabha, what will his role be?
6 months ago

BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab appointed pro-tem Speaker of Lok Sabha, what will his role be?

Firstpost  

As a pro-tem Speaker, Bhartruhari Mahtab’s primary duty will be to administer oaths to the new MPs BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab was appointed as pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday. The new Speaker will be appointed in the first session of Lok Sabha and till then, Mahtab will serve as pro-tem Speaker, which is …

BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab appointed Lok Sabha pro-tem Speaker
6 months ago

BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab appointed Lok Sabha pro-tem Speaker

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and lawmaker Bhartruhari Mahtab from Odisha, who won the recently concluded Lok Sabha election for the seventh time, was on Wednesday appointed as the pro-tem Speaker by the President of India. BJP MP from Odisha Bhartruhari Mahtab President Droupadi Murmu appoints BJP's Bhartruhari Mahtab as Lok Sabha protem speaker Taking to X, parliamentary …

President Droupadi Murmu appoints BJP's Bhartruhari Mahtab as Lok Sabha protem speaker
6 months ago

President Droupadi Murmu appoints BJP's Bhartruhari Mahtab as Lok Sabha protem speaker

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday appointed BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as pro-tem speaker of Lok Sabha. “President is pleased to appoint Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, Member, Lok Sabha as Speaker Protem under Article 95 of the Constitution to perform the duties of Speaker till election of the Speaker,” Union minister Kiren Rijiju posted on X. Bhartruhari Mahtab “The President is also …

President Murmu Appoints Bhartruhari Mahtab As Pro Tem Speaker Of Lok Sabha; Opposition Objects
6 months ago

President Murmu Appoints Bhartruhari Mahtab As Pro Tem Speaker Of Lok Sabha; Opposition Objects

News 18  

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday appointed Member of Parliament and BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab as Pro Tem Speaker of Lok Sabha. Informing about the same, Union minister Kiren Rijiju took to X and wrote, “President is pleased to appoint Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, Member, Lok Sabha as Speaker Protem under Article 95 of the Constitution to perform the duties of Speaker …

BJP Leaders Huddle To Choose Speaker
6 months ago

BJP Leaders Huddle To Choose Speaker

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday chaired a meeting of senior ministers to plan the floor strategy for the upcoming Parliament Session during which President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to spell out the NDA government's vision for the next five years. The defence minister is learnt to have sought inputs from the senior ministers, including NDA partners Lalan …

Navigating the Transition: The Role of Speaker Pro-Tem in the 18th Lok Sabha
6 months ago

Navigating the Transition: The Role of Speaker Pro-Tem in the 18th Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

The completion of the general elections has always signaled a significant shift in India’s political landscape, and the 2024 elections are no exception. Thus, their role concludes at 11am on the first day of the 18th Lok Sabha’s session, leaving the presiding of the house duties to a different figure—the Speaker Pro-Tem. The Speaker pro-tem of the Lok Sabha takes …

Parliament Session 2024: 5 things to watch out for during first session of 18th Lok Sabha
6 months, 1 week ago

Parliament Session 2024: 5 things to watch out for during first session of 18th Lok Sabha

Live Mint  

Parliament Session 2024: All eyes will be on the equation between the Opposition INDIA bloc and the ruling NDA. The Speaker's election and choosing of a Leader of the Opposition will be other important aspects of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha. The first Parliament session of the 18th Lok Sabha will be held from June 24 to …

JDU clears stand on Lok Sabha Speaker's post ahead of election on June 26, says 'Will support...'
6 months, 1 week ago

JDU clears stand on Lok Sabha Speaker's post ahead of election on June 26, says 'Will support...'

India TV News  

Janata Dal spokesperson KC Tyagi said they will support the person nominated by the Bharatiya Janata Party for the post of Speaker in the NDA government ahead of the election on June 26. On the Lok Sabha speaker, JDU spokesperson KC Tyagi said, "TDP and JDU are with the NDA. “The Speaker is always of the ruling party because its …

Lok Sabha Speaker's Election on June 26, Candidates Can Be Proposed Till Noon Day Before
6 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Speaker's Election on June 26, Candidates Can Be Proposed Till Noon Day Before

News 18  

The Lok Sabha will elect its new Speaker on June 26 for which notices for motions supporting candidates can be submitted by members by noon a day before, the Lok Sabha secretariat said on Thursday. The 18th Lok Sabha will meet for the first time on June 24 and the session will conclude on July 3. At any time before …

Lok Sabha Speaker elections on June 26; Opposition urges NDA members TDP, JD(U) to push for post
6 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Speaker elections on June 26; Opposition urges NDA members TDP, JD(U) to push for post

Hindustan Times  

The elections for the appointment of the new Lok Sabha Speaker will take place on June 26, two days after the beginning of the new Parliament session. President Droupadi Murmu will address a joint session of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on June 27, after the appointment of the new Speaker. AAP asked the ruling NDA constituents TDP …

Who will be Lok Sabha Speaker as Modi 3.0 takes charge? Suspense continues
6 months, 1 week ago

Who will be Lok Sabha Speaker as Modi 3.0 takes charge? Suspense continues

India TV News  

Modi 3.0: The Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance government has taken charge at the Centre after the alliance secured 293 seats, more than the majority mark, in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. Since the party managed to win 240 seats, it formed the government with the support of allies including Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party, Nitish Kumar's …

Three Lok Sabha MPs from Andhra find spot in Modi’s Cabinet 3.0
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Three Lok Sabha MPs from Andhra find spot in Modi’s Cabinet 3.0

New Indian Express  

‘Double engine’ sarkar will ensure State’s growth: MPs Although there were reports that Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena Party, also a NDA ally, would get a spot in the Union Cabinet, but names of neither of its two MPs figured in the final list.Of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in the State, the NDA bagged 21 with TDP winning 16, BJP …

Lok Sabha to get LoP after 10 years, opposition hopes deputy speaker gets elected
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha to get LoP after 10 years, opposition hopes deputy speaker gets elected

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, With the INDIA bloc parties' numbers increasing in the 18th Lok Sabha, the lower house is set to get a leader of the opposition after ten years, and opposition leaders also hope that a deputy speaker will be elected soon, a post that had been vacant for the last five years. Lok Sabha to get LoP after 10 …

Dharmendra Pradhan, Suresh Pujari and Girish Murmu front-runners for Odisha CM post
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dharmendra Pradhan, Suresh Pujari and Girish Murmu front-runners for Odisha CM post

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: People in Odisha are waiting with bated breath to know as to who is going to be the new chief minister of the state to succeed the outgoing CM Naveen Patnaik. At least half-a-dozen names, including that of the newly elected Lok Sabha members, Members of Legislative Assembly and former bureaucrats, are doing the rounds in political circles. The …

Election Commission hands over list of winning Lok Sabha candidates to President Murmu
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Election Commission hands over list of winning Lok Sabha candidates to President Murmu

The Hindu  

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with two election commissioners on June 6 presented details of newly elected Lok Sabha members to President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. CEC Rajiv Kumar, accompanied by Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, met the President at 4.30 pm, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. "A …

Lok Sabha elections: Meet seven candidates who won as independents
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections: Meet seven candidates who won as independents

Hindustan Times  

In the upcoming 18th Lok Sabha, as many as 526 candidates will be from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, which won 293 seats in the recently-held general elections, and the Congress-led INDIA bloc, which bagged 233 seats. They are Amritpal Singh, Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa, Patel Umeshbhai Babubhai, Mohamad Haneefa, Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, Vishal Patil, and Sheikh Abdul Rashid …

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