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Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha or the House of People is the Lower House of Parliament. The members of this house are elected by the citizens of India through general elections which takes place every five years. The House has 552 seats according to the Constitution, which is made up by the election of up to 530 members to represent the States, up to 20 members to represent the Union Territories and not more than two members of the Anglo-Indian Community to be nominated by the President. Currently, the 16th Lok Sabha is in session. The operations of Lok Sabha continues for five years unless it is dissolved earlier. The minimum age for a representative in the Lok Sabha is 25 years. Three sessions of Lok Sabha take place in a year; Budget session between January to May, Monsoon session between July to September and Winter session between November to mid-December. The House is chaired by the Speaker.
LOK SABHA NEWS
TMC collapse in numbers: In 2024 LS polls, party led in 192 Assembly segments, down below 100 this time
May 05, 2026 4:18 am
In the Lok Sabha elections, BJP had led just 90 Assembly segments. Now, it is poised to win over 200 seats
BJP govt’s Lok Sabha vote defeat leaves one question unanswered: Why the haste?
April 24, 2026 2:14 pm
The BJP did not get the politics of negotiation right this time. That is because of a deep distrust between it and the Opposition about each other’s intentions.
In poll-bound states, parties slow to field women candidates
April 20, 2026 3:40 pm
Data from recent elections held after the women’s quota law was passed in 2023 shows modest gains in women nominees, with large gaps persisting.
Budget Session: Lok Sabha clocks 93% productivity, Rajya Sabha 110%
April 19, 2026 5:17 am
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, was not taken up by the government during the session, following strong objections from the Opposition.
Beyond the Bills: Lok Sabha debate shows trust deficit now runs deep
April 19, 2026 7:41 am
A “strong internal mechanism” that once existed between the ruling and Opposition parties, helping them resolve differences on issues of national importance, has broken down. And that reflected in the Parliament debate on Friday.
Parliament special session ends; PM Modi-led security panel meeting today amid West Asia war
April 18, 2026 11:46 am
The Lok Sabha rejected the women’s reservation Bill for failing to secure a two-thirds majority.
Daily Briefing: Women's Reservation Bill defeated in Lok Sabha; high-stakes drama unfolds in Parliament
April 18, 2026 9:02 am
In today's edition: History of women's presentation in Parliament and state assemblies; women sarpanches in Haryana; Bhoot Bangla movie review; and more
Decode Politics: Amid delimitation storm, how 2023 exercise shaped Assam elections
April 23, 2026 1:00 pm
Opposition accuses BJP of using delimitation in Assam to “gerrymander” seats to “split anti-BJP regions and communities for electoral dividends”
The day BJP government suffered its first major legislative defeat: High drama, quiet certainty, and a fall
April 18, 2026 4:20 pm
By the time Union Home Minister Amit Shah rose to speak ahead of voting, there was little doubt left about the Bill’s fate — but not about the government’s resolve to push it to the vote.
Women’s quota vote: With numbers against NDA, BJP readies Plan B
April 17, 2026 3:42 pm
PM Modi makes a final pitch: “I urge and appeal to all political parties to take a sensitive decision by voting in favour of women’s reservation … Crores of women are watching us”.
LOK SABHA PHOTOS
Om Birla elected Lok Sabha Speaker for the second time in a row
June 26, 2024 6:06 pm
MP Om Birla was elected as Lok Sabha Speaker Wednesday by a voice vote for the second time in a row.
From 'jai samvidhan' to 'jai bhim', Rahul Gandhi, other MPs raise slogans in LS during oath
June 25, 2024 10:30 pm
The oath-taking of newly elected members of the 18th Lok Sabha resumed on Tuesday, the second day of the first session of the Lower House of Parliament.
From oath-taking ceremony to candid moments: How the 1st day of 18th Lok Sabha looked
June 24, 2024 11:35 pm
The opposition has vowed to protect the Constitution and not allow any attack on it by the Modi government.
MPs walk from old Parliament building to new: A transition in photos
September 19, 2023 1:54 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address, said, "As we move to new Parliament building, we should maintain prestige of old building."
From Rahul Gandhi's return to heated discussion on Manipur violence: Highlights from Parliament this week
August 11, 2023 8:27 am
This week marked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's return to the Parliament after being suspended as an MP over a defamation case.
Parliament impasse drags on as Oppn stages protest over Manipur violence
July 24, 2023 9:49 pm
The Opposition parties are planning to hold an overnight protest in the Parliament complex against the AAP MP Sanjay Singh's suspension from the Rajya Sabha and to press for Prime Minister’s statement on the Manipur issue.
Parliament Monsoon Session begins: Here's how the first day unfolded
July 19, 2021 5:28 pm
The Monsoon Session of Parliament began on Monday as the opposition cornered the ruling dispensation over a host of issues, including handling of the second wave of Covid-19, rise in fuel prices, farmers' stir and the recently published Pegasus report.
Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi takes oath as RS member amid walkout by opposition
March 19, 2020 3:32 pm
As ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi reached the designated spot to take the oath, opposition members raised slogans prompting Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu to say that it was unbecoming of members.
Modi govt's last day in Parliament: Hugs, digs, protests, little business
February 15, 2019 7:31 am
The Parliament approved Modi Government’s sixth and final Budget that gave Income Tax rebate to those earning up to Rs 5 lakh, an annual cash dole of Rs 6,000 to small farmers and pension for unorganised sector workers.
Rahul Gandhi wears black band as mark of protest against Sadhvi's remark
December 05, 2014 3:37 pm
The protest was led by Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, who wore a black band across his face.
LOK SABHA VIDEOS
Thousands gathers in Assam to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill
June 22, 2020 6:04 pm
More than 5000 people gathered together to oppose the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill at a protest organised by the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), backed by 30 indigenous organisations.
On Doklam and surgical strikes, Modi says Congress' comments were childish
June 22, 2020 6:21 pm
Replying to the no-confidence motion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that when it came to Doklam, the Congress was all over the place when asked about meeting Chinese officials. And on surgical strikes, he said, the party's comments were childish.
If you want to test your allies, find a better way to do it: Narendra Modi on no-confidence motion
June 22, 2020 6:21 pm
The much-awaited speech by PM Narendra Modi packed the usual punches for the Congress and its President Rahul Gandhi. One such was Modi's statement that the no-confidence motion was a test for Opposition unity, not his government's strength.
HIGHLIGHTS: When Rahul Gandhi defined jhumla, talked about Jay Shah, Rafale deal and more
June 22, 2020 6:21 pm
In his long speech on the floor of the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi defined jhumla, attacked the government on the issues of farmers, women's safety, lack of jobs and accused the BJP of playing divisive politics. And it all ended with a hug and a wink.
When Rahul hugged Modi: Call me Pappu, insult me. But I have no hate for you
June 22, 2020 6:21 pm
At the end of an impassioned speech, Rahul Gandhi tells the Parliament that he has no hatred towards the BJP or RSS or anyone else who call him names and insult him. He said, that's what it is to be a Congressman, an Indian.
PM Modi calls all-party meet to discuss Budget Session
February 16, 2016 4:57 am
New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called an all-party meet of the leaders of Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha to discuss upcoming budget session. The Budget Session of Parliament will commence on February 23. The Rail Budget will be presented on February 25 and the Economic survey on February 26. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will present the Union Budget for 2016-17 on February 29.
Ahmed Patel disagrees with Sumitra Mahajan's statement over reservation policy
January 24, 2016 5:19 pm
Ahmedabad, Jan 24 (ANI): Congress leader Ahmed Patel on Sunday slammed the statement made by Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan against the reservation policy saying that Parliament is the "supreme body" and that there is nothing wrong if discussions are made over there regarding reservation policy.
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