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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
WATCH | Priyanka Gandhi, other opposition leaders join PM Modi, Om Birla over tea
December 19, 2025 3:07 pm
Earlier on Thursday, Priyanka Gandhi had sought an appointment with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari during Question Hour in the Lok Sabha to raise concerns related to highway projects in her Wayanad constituency
As Parliament passes VB-G RAM G Bill, replaces MGNREGA, is it the end of a Congress legacy or start of a new campaign?
December 19, 2025 10:46 am
While BJP claims the Bill has struck at the root of UPA by replacing its key legislation MGNREGA, Congress sees an opportunity ahead of crucial state elections
Set up unit to counter anti-India narratives: House panel to MEA
December 19, 2025 4:56 am
Recently, a group of radical Islamists, under the banner of “July Oikya”, organised a protest march near the Indian High Commission, pressing several demands, including the return of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
LS passes Bill to raise FDI limit to 100% in insurance sector
December 17, 2025 4:50 am
The amendment will increase the FDI limit in Indian insurance companies from 74% to 100% to attract investment, facilitate technology transfer, increase insurance penetration and social protection.
VB-G RAM G BILL introduced In Lo Sabha: Opp protests dropping Gandhi’s name; welfare of poor our priority, says Govt
December 18, 2025 1:07 am
Opp flags fiscal burden on states; Bill ensures all-round progress: Chouhan
LS clears Bill to repeal 71 Acts; 1,562 archaic laws revoked since 2014
December 17, 2025 2:14 am
The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, seeks to repeal 71 Acts and amend four Acts.
'No Bill should be tabled based on someone's obsession': Priyanka Gandhi objects to renaming of MGNREGA
December 16, 2025 1:41 pm
Gandhi, while speaking in Lok Sabha, said the new VB-G Ram G Bill stands to "weaken" the original Act's guaranteed 100 days of employment to the poor.
Lok Sabha passes Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2025; both Houses adjourned for the day
December 17, 2025 9:16 am
Proceedings in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha resumed as the Houses reconvened to take up the day’s listed business.
Centre to introduce Bill to replace MNREGA with new job guarantee scheme
December 15, 2025 8:48 am
The Centre will introduce in Lok Sabha the The Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VB—G RAM G BILL, 2025, which if passed, will replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA).
Simmering anger against ethanol plant comes to a boil in Rajasthan town, farmers from Punjab, UP, Haryana join in
December 14, 2025 10:04 am
The past week saw a clash between police and protesters after the latter demolished a boundary wall of the under-construction plant with tractors. The clash took place following a mahapanchayat by the protesting farmers.
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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