While 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.
Bihar floor test: Meanwhile, a meeting of RJD MLAs and MLAs of mahagathbandhan was held here this evening ahead of the Floor Test. The leaders are reportedly staying back here after the meeting.
Parliament session 2024: The White Paper said that the UPA government abandoned reforms after coming to power in 2004 and that it failed to build on the strong foundation laid by the previous BJP-led NDA government.
Amid uncertainty in Kashmir, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a three-line whip to its MPs for presence in the Parliament. The BJP parliamentarians have been asked to remain present in the Parliament from August 5 till August 7.
According to sources, the whip has been issued as some important legislations are likely to be taken up for passage.
The Congress has said it is not against the legislation but certain provisions in the bill presented and has sought amendments.
It is pertinent to mention here that Sena’s flip-flop on supporting Modi government continues at a time when less then a year left for Lok Sabha elections 2019.
Aizawl, July 11: Police today arrested Mizoram's Deputy Government chief whip R L Pianmawia in connection with a forgery case after the court of Aizawl District and Sessions Judge rejected the anticipatory bail plea.Police said
New Delhi, Dec 3: The Congress has issued a whip to all its members asking them to be present in the Lok Sabha on Dec 4 and 5 when the crucial debate and vote on
New Delhi, Aug 18: Union health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday said government would crac the whip on doctors found prescribing medicines in return for gifts or favours from pharmaceutical companies.Azad said 702 such
New Delhi, Apr 12: The DGCA cracked the whip on four airlines for violating its directive not to operate flights to Goa during certain hours when ground navigational aids at the airport are not operational
New Delhi, Nov 30: Cracking the whip on moles in security establishments, Home Minister P Chidambaram today warned action against anyone helping corporates to snoop. Taking a serious note of any misconduct by government officials,
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