Lok Sabha Speaker
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, June 25, 2024
Jun 25, 2024, 11:28 PM ISTIndia's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.
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Lok Sabha Speaker election: BJP, Congress issue whip to MPs to be present in House today
India | Jun 26, 2024, 06:21 AM ISTWhile elections to the Speaker's post were common before Independence, the position of the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha has witnessed contests only thrice in Independent India – in 1952, 1967 and 1976.
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Coffee Par Kurukshetra: Modi will not run the government on the condition of opposition
Kurukshetra | Jun 25, 2024, 07:16 PM ISTCoffee Par Kurukshetra: Modi will not run the government on the condition of opposition
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Lok Sabha Speaker election: Rift in INDIA bloc as TMC says not consulted on K Suresh's candidature
India | Jun 25, 2024, 05:24 PM ISTBJP's Om Birla will fight it out with Kodikunnil Suresh of the Congress for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post after efforts to reach a consensus between the government and the opposition failed.
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Om Birla vs K Suresh: A look at Lok Sabha Speakers who remained in office for two consecutive terms
India | Jun 25, 2024, 11:56 PM ISTThe Speaker in the Lok Sabha will be elected on Wednesday after several decades as the Opposition decided to field its candidate against BJP's nominee Om Birla, who has been given a re-run for the second consecutive term in the 18th Lok Sabha.
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Congress leader K Suresh enters fray for Lok Sabha Speaker post, forces election after decades
India | Jun 25, 2024, 04:24 PM ISTBefore filing his nomination seeking re-election for the Lok Sabha Speaker post, Kota MP Om Birla met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On the other hand, the Opposition fielded K Suresh against him prompting an election for the first time after decades.
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Rahul Gandhi: Congress supports NDA Speaker candidate, demands Deputy Speaker post
India | Jun 25, 2024, 11:33 AM ISTFollowing efforts by Rajnath Singh and Kiren Rijiju to build consensus, the opposition will not field a Speaker candidate. Om Birla, the previous Speaker, met PM Modi, indicating his possible retention.
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Lok Sabha Speaker election: BJP initiates consultations with its allies, Opposition weighs options
India | Jun 24, 2024, 08:33 PM ISTIn the last two Lok Sabha sessions, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which held a majority, appointed Sumitra Mahajan and Om Birla as the Speakers in 2014 and 2019 respectively.
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BJP likely to keep Lok Sabha Speaker post, NDA ally may get Deputy Speaker: Sources
India | Jun 18, 2024, 08:39 PM ISTSources said that the BJP may keep the Speaker's post in Lok Sabha while its NDA ally may get the Deputy Speaker post.
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Lok Sabha Speaker chosen by consensus since Independence | A look at previous elections for top post
India | Jun 18, 2024, 06:54 PM ISTThe first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will begin on June 24 during which new members of the Lower House will take oath and the Speaker will be elected.
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NDA leaders to meet at Rajnath Singh's residence to discuss Speaker, Deputy Speaker candidates
India | Jun 18, 2024, 12:40 PM ISTThe BJP-led National Democratic Alliance will hold a crucial meeting at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence today at 5 pm to deliberate on the matter.
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Lok Sabha Speaker election to be held on June 26, candidates can be proposed till June 25
India | Jun 13, 2024, 11:55 PM ISTThe BJP -- which emerged as the single largest party in the Lok Sabha elections 2024 with 240 seats -- fell short of achieving the full majority on its own. In such a scenario, it will be interesting to see who will be the Lok Sabha Speaker. Will it be from the saffron party or its allies?
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Lok Sabha Speaker: What are the powers of a speaker, why are TDP and JD(U) vying for the position?
News | Jun 12, 2024, 05:22 PM ISTThe BJP-led NDA government recently inducted two TDP MPs, K Rammohan Naidu and Chandrasekhar Pemmasani from Andhra Pradesh, into the Cabinet, while two MPs from JD(U) secured ministerial positions.
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How is Lok Sabha Speaker elected? Know its roles and responsibilities
India | Jun 12, 2024, 10:05 AM ISTThe Constitution of India has specified the provisions of Lok Sabha Speaker and Deputy Speaker in Articles 93 to Articles 96. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha serves as the presiding officer and the highest authority in the House of the People.
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Three more Opposition MPs including Kamal Nath's son suspended from Lok Sabha
India | Dec 21, 2023, 04:28 PM ISTOpposition MPs DK Suresh, Nakul Nath and Deepak Baij were suspended from Lok Sabha for the remainder of the winter session. A total of 146 MPs have been suspended so far for their unruly behaviour in Parliament.
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Derek O'Brien, Trinamool Congress leader, suspended from Rajya Sabha for 'unruly behaviour'
India | Dec 14, 2023, 03:00 PM ISTDerek O'Brien continues to be present in the Rajya Sabha. The Chairman expressed dismay, stating, "It is most unfortunate that suspended member Derek O'Brien continues to be present in the House. His conduct has handicapped the House from transacting business.
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Parliament security breach: How did MPs thrash man who jumped into Lok Sabha? Watch Video
India | Dec 13, 2023, 05:02 PM ISTParliament security breach: The video shows the man getting thrashed by MPs in the House. Many Lok Sabha members beat up the intruders before handing them over to security.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla bans visitors pass after huge security breach in Parliament today
India | Dec 13, 2023, 04:28 PM ISTLok Sabha security breach: The Lok Sabha Speaker has also demanded for a detailed report on how this security breach took place on the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack.
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Mahua Moitra writes to Lok Sabha Speaker, says 'proverbial vastraharan' at Ethics panel meet
India | Nov 02, 2023, 11:01 PM ISTWith the dramatic end of the Parliamentarian Ethics Committee, Moitra opened a front against Vinod Sonkar - Chainman of the Parliamentary Ethics Committee, claiming he asked filthy questions. She, after the meeting, wrote a strongly worded letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker.
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Will consider quitting Lok Sabha if action not taken against Ramesh Bidhuri, says Danish Ali
India | Sep 22, 2023, 04:50 PM ISTThe said remarks by BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri were expunged from Parliamentary records and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh immediately expressed regret for Bidhuri's behaviour in the House.