In a significant move to restore parliamentary harmony, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday unanimously revoked the suspension of eight Opposition Members of Parliament following a motion introduced by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju after the Question Hour.
The suspended MPs—Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Hibi Eden, Dean Kuriakose, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, B Manickam Tagore, Prashant Yadaorao Padole, Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, and S Venkatesan—were reinstated through a voice vote, reflecting cross-party consensus after days of disruptions had stalled the House proceedings.
The breakthrough came a day after an all-party meeting chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, where government and Opposition leaders agreed to end the impasse and work towards the smooth functioning of Parliament during the ongoing Budget session.
The suspensions had heightened tensions between the treasury benches and the Opposition, prompting Speaker Birla to broker a consensus.
Sources at the meeting revealed that party leaders assured the Speaker of their commitment to uphold parliamentary decorum. “Leaders of all parties agreed that the dignity and established traditions of Parliament must be upheld. It was collectively decided that members from either side will not cross over to the opposite side in the Well of the House, tear papers and throw them towards the Chair, or climb onto the officials’ table,” a source familiar with the discussions said.
Another parliamentary insider emphasised the focus on discipline, stating, “There was broad agreement that all members should follow established parliamentary decorum and ensure such incidents are not repeated.”
The decision follows a series of adjournments caused by repeated disruptions, which severely impacted the legislative agenda.
Earlier, the Lok Sabha Secretariat had issued advisories reminding members to maintain decorum within the Parliament Estate, prohibiting firearms, banners, placards, sticks, and other disruptive items inside the complex. The advisory also cautioned against displaying AI-generated images and derogatory slogans, warning of disciplinary action for violations.
With the suspension revocation, hopes are high that tensions will ease, enabling Parliament to function more effectively in the coming days, facilitating the passage of crucial legislation and fulfilling the democratic mandate.