Tag: Lok Sabha Speaker

Action will be taken if members protest in Well: Om Birla on Congress’ sloganeering

Today, with the Speaker taking the Question Hour, more than 20 members from the Congress trooped in the Well of the House.

November 19, 2019

BJP MP Om Birla elected Lok Sabha Speaker; PM Modi says ‘matter of great pride’

Om Birla's name was proposed by PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha and was supported by all major parties including Congress, TMC, DMK and BJD.

June 19, 2019

BJP’s Om Birla likely to be NDA candidate for Lok Sabha speaker, parties extend support

The Opposition has not yet announced any candidate for the post while Tuesday is the last day to file nomination.

June 18, 2019

India, Croatia need to engage more purposely: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan

Mahajan's remarks came after a Croatian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Marija Pejcinovic Buric met her in the Parliament House. 

October 22, 2018

LS Speaker sets off ‘One Nation One Election’ debate

"We are just sharing out views to take the concerns forward. We are not here to take any decision," she said.

September 23, 2018

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan visits Parrikar at AIIMS

Rajnath Singh had also spoken to the doctors who are supervising his treatment and wished Parrikar a speedy recovery.

September 20, 2018

Centre declares Kerala floods as ‘calamity of severe nature’

Kerala has been hit hard by the worst floods in a century, leaving hundreds dead and thousands displaced and homeless.

August 20, 2018

Tributes pour in for Somnath Chatterjee, the 10-time Parliamentarian

President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and political leaders cutting across party lines expressed grief over the veteran leader’s demise.

August 13, 2018

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, 89, passes away in Kolkata

The 10-time MP had been ailing for some time, was on dialysis; had suffered a heart attack on Sunday

August 13, 2018

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan writes to MPs on Parliament disruptions

The monsoon session is slated to begin on July 18.

July 10, 2018

President Kovind, Lok Sabha Speaker greet nation on Eid

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday greeted the nation on Eid, expressing hope that the festival would promote fraternity and understanding in the society. “On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I offer my greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens, and especially to our Muslim brothers and sisters in India and abroad,” the President …

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June 15, 2018

India, Belarus to strengthen bilateral ties: Lok Sabha Speaker

Expressing India’s firm commitment in strengthening the already warm relations with Belarus, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday emphasized on enhancing commercial and economic relations between the two countries. “India and Belarus are time-tested friends and good feelings between the two countries need to be supported by the enhancement in commercial and economic cooperation,” …

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June 13, 2018

Lok Sabha fails to take up no-confidence motion

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday failed to take up again notices for no-confidence motion against the government after Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said the House was not in order and adjourned proceedings amid noisy protests over various issues. In a novel way to convey they have enough numbers to seek the no-confidence motion, members from the …

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March 27, 2018

Women empowerment need of the hour: Sumitra Mahajan

Women empowerment is the need of the hour as well as a big challenge, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said on Thursday as she extended greetings on the International Women’s Day. Mahajan, who spoke on the issue as the Lok Sabha met for the day, emphasised the need to work together for the all-round development …

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March 8, 2018

Great expansion in role of legislators: Speaker Sumitra Mahajan

There is a great expansion in the role and responsibilities of modern-day legislators who have to attend to the developmental needs along with legislative duties, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said on Wednesday. Thus, well-organised research is imperative for them, she said in her keynote address on “Strengthening Parliamentary Research for the effective functioning of …

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January 10, 2018

President, Lok Sabha Speaker extend greetings on Christmas

President Ram Nath Kovind and Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Sunday greeted the people on Christmas on December 25. In a message, the President said: “On the auspicious occasion of Christmas, I convey my warm greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens, especially our Christian brothers and sisters in India and abroad. “May …

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December 25, 2017

Youth an engine to propel societies: LS Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Monday called youth an engine which can propel a nation forward and advocated that they are exposed to “immediate surroundings and realities” to understand different cultures, an official said. Speaking at a workshop during the 63rd Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference here, Mahajan said: “Youth is engine to take the vehicle …

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November 6, 2017