Parliament Session 2024 Highlights: Lok Sabha Adjourned Amid Uproar After Speaker Mentions Emergency

Parliament session LIVE: BJP leader Om Birla was elected Lok Sabha speaker for a second consecutive term.

Parliament Session 2024 Highlights: Lok Sabha Adjourned Amid Uproar After Speaker Mentions Emergency

Lok Sabha session: Om Birla is a three-time MP from Kota and the Speaker in the last Lok Sabha

New Delhi:

BJP leader Om Birla was elected to the post of Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha after a voice vote today. The vote for the post of Speaker was necessitated after the Centre and the opposition could not reach a consensus on a name leading to an election after decades.

Mr Birla, a three-time MP from Rajasthan's Kota and the Speaker in the last Lok Sabha, contested against Congress's pick K Suresh, an eight-term MP from Kerala's Mavelikara.

The vote for the post of Speaker considered the number of MPs present and voting. The NDA, which has 293 MPs in the 543-member Lok Sabha, enjoyed a clear majority, with the opposition INDIA bloc having 234 MPs.

PM Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi congratulated Mr Birla on being elected speaker and escorted him to his chair. The two leader also shook hands as they came together to welcome the newly appointed Speaker.

Here are the Highlights on Parliament Session 2024: 

Jun 26, 2024 13:18 (IST)
Lok Sabha Adjourned After Uproar In House Over After Speaker Mentions Emergency
Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned after newly-elected Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla mentioned the 50th anniversary of the Emergency.
Jun 26, 2024 12:59 (IST)
WATCH: PM Modi addresses the 18th Lok Sabha, introduces Union Ministers

Jun 26, 2024 12:58 (IST)
"Hope Won't Have To Resort To Strict Action": Om Birla
"Disruptions are not part of tradition of Lok Sabha; I hope I won't have to resort to any strict action": Speaker Om Birla. 
Jun 26, 2024 12:57 (IST)
PM Modi Introduces His Council Of Ministers To Lok Sabha
Jun 26, 2024 12:56 (IST)
After Being Elected Speaker, Om Birla's "Agreements, Disagreements" Reminder
"Agreements and disagreements will have place in Lok Sabha; expect govt to listen to suggestions from opposition": Speaker Om Birla
Jun 26, 2024 12:55 (IST)
"Will Be My Endeavour To Give Adequate Time To Every Member": Om Birla
"It will be my endeavour to give adequate time, opportunity to every member from all sides": Speaker Om Birla.

Jun 26, 2024 12:52 (IST)
"I Expect To To Run The House With Everyone's Support": Om Birla
"I welcome 281 first time members to Lok Sabha and expect them to learn from their seniors": Speaker Om Birla. 
Jun 26, 2024 12:40 (IST)
"Opposition Represents the Voice Of India's Youth": Rahul Gandhi To Om Birla

Jun 26, 2024 12:13 (IST)
Be Impartial, Defend Constitution, Say Opposition MPs To New Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Three-time BJP MP Om Birla was elected Lok Sabha Speaker for the second time in a row today after the NDA candidate won the election by a voice vote.
Jun 26, 2024 12:03 (IST)
By Allowing Opposition Voice, You Will Do Your Duty To Defend Constitution, Rahul Gandhi To Speaker Om Birla
The Lok Sabha Speaker is the final arbiter of the voice of the people, and the Opposition this time represents that voice significantly more than the last time, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said today after BJP's Om Birla was re-elected
Jun 26, 2024 12:03 (IST)
PM Narendra Modi Praises Speaker Om Birla, Key Bills Passed Under Your Leadership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended his congratulations to Om Birla on his re-election as the Lok Sabha Speaker.
Jun 26, 2024 12:02 (IST)
WATCH: Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi Shake Hands As BJP MP Om Birla Is Elected As Speaker

Jun 26, 2024 11:52 (IST)
"No More Explusions": Akhilesh Yadav To Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
"We expect voice of opposition will not be crushed and there will be no more expulsions": Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla
Jun 26, 2024 11:51 (IST)
"Won't Just Keep Opposition Under Check": Akhilesh Yadav To Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
"We will stand by all your just decisions and expect that it won't just be the opposition under check": Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla
Jun 26, 2024 11:43 (IST)
"Confident You Will Allow Us To Speak In House": Leader Of Opposition Rahul Gandhi To Om Birla
"Opposition would like to assist you in your work, I am confident you will allow us to speak in House. By allowing opposition to speak, you will do your duty of defending the Constitution of India": Rahul Gandhi to LS Speaker Om Birla.
Jun 26, 2024 11:39 (IST)
"We Hope You Will Give Equal Respect To Every MP": Akhilesh Yadav To Om Birla
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav congratulates Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla

Jun 26, 2024 11:35 (IST)
"You're Final Arbitrator Of Voice Of Indian People": Rahul Gandhi To Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi congratulates Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on being elected.

Jun 26, 2024 11:32 (IST)
"Path Breaking Laws Passed Under Your Leadership": PM Modi To Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
"The previous Lok Sabha passed several path-breaking legislations under your leadership": PM Modi to Speaker Birla.
Jun 26, 2024 11:31 (IST)
"Entered New Parliament Under Your Term As Speaker": PM Modi To Om Birla
"We entered the new Parliament under your term as Speaker. We function digitally in a paperless Lok Sabha in this new Parliament," PM Modi to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Jun 26, 2024 11:26 (IST)
"Look Forward To Your Guidance": PM Modi To Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
"I congratulate you on behalf of entire House and look forward to your guidance for next five years": PM Modi to LS Speaker Om Birla.
Jun 26, 2024 11:24 (IST)
"Inspiration For First-Time MPs": PM Modi's Big Praise For Speaker Om Birla
"Your term as Lok Sabha MP as well as Speaker is a source of inspiration for the first-time MPs as well as young parliamentarians," PM Modi on Om Birla's election as Lok Sabha speaker

Jun 26, 2024 11:22 (IST)
"Matter Of Honour": PM Modi On Om Birla's Election As Lok Sabha Speaker
"It's a matter of honour that you have been elected to this chair for second time," PM Modi on Om Birla's election as Lok Sabha speaker
Jun 26, 2024 11:19 (IST)
Rare Bonhomie: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi Shake Hands In Lok Sabha
PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi shake hands after congratulating Om Birla for being elected the Speaker for Lok Sabha.



Jun 26, 2024 11:17 (IST)
Om Birla Becomes Lok Sabha Speaker, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi Congratulate Him
Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla takes the chair after being elected Speaker of Lok Sabha. PM Modi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accompany him.

Jun 26, 2024 11:14 (IST)
Om Birla Declared Lok Sabha Speaker After Voice Vote
BJP's Om Birla elected the Speaker of the Lok Sabha after a voice vote.
Jun 26, 2024 11:12 (IST)
INDIA Bloc Moves Motion To Elect Congress' K Suresh As Lok Sabha Speaker
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Arvind Sawant moves motion to elect Congress's K Suresh as the Lok Sabha speaker.

Jun 26, 2024 11:09 (IST)
Kiren Rijiju Urges Congress For Consensus On Lok Sabha Speaker Election
This appeal comes in light of Congress leader K Suresh filing a nomination against the NDA's nominee, Om Birla, for the position of Lok Sabha Speaker, marking a rare instance of an election for this post after 48 years.
Jun 26, 2024 11:08 (IST)
Nitin Gadkari, Lalan Singh, Jitan Ram Manjhi Second The Motion To Elect Om Birla As Speaker
Several NDA and BJP leaders support PM Modi's proposal to elect Om Birla as the speaker of Lok Sabha
Jun 26, 2024 11:06 (IST)
PM Modi Moves Motion For Om Birla To Be Elected Lok Sabha Speaker
PM Modi moves motion for Om Birla to be elected Lok Sabha speaker
Jun 26, 2024 11:04 (IST)
BREAKING: Lok Sabha Proceedings Begin, One More MP Takes Oath
 
Jun 26, 2024 11:00 (IST)
Does INDIA Have A Chance? How Numbers Stack Up Ahead Of Speaker Election
The stage is set for the election of a Lok Sabha Speaker after three decades. On one side is BJP's Om Birla, a three-time MP and the Speaker in the last Lok Sabha. His challenger is the Congress's eight-term MP K Suresh.
Jun 26, 2024 10:43 (IST)
"Appeal To Congress": BJP Leader Kiren Rijiju On Lok Sabha Speaker Post
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday appealed to the Congress party again not to contest the election of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and said that it is better for all that the Leader of the House be elected unanimously.

"It is better for all of us to elect the Speaker unanimously. I think we still have time and we will make one more appeal to the Congress party but if we are pushed into the election, we are prepared. Give it a thought again," Rijiju said.


Jun 26, 2024 10:03 (IST)
"Rahul Gandhi Will Become Their Voice": M Kharge On Leader Of Speaker Position
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday praised the appointment of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and said that the House of the People shall truly reflect the aspirations of the last person standing, with Rahul Gandhi becoming their voice. Congress on Tuesday declared that Rahul Gandhi, party's MP from Raebareli will be Leader of the Opposition in the 18th Lok Sabha, ending the 10-year spell of no LoP in the Lower House since 2014.



Jun 26, 2024 09:49 (IST)
"No Voice Vote": K Suresh To NDTV Ahead Of Lok Sabha Speaker Election
Congress' pick for the Lok Sabha Speaker post K Suresh, speaking exclusively with NDTV, said that there won't be a voice vote in the Speaker election today. 

"We are going for a division of votes, not voice vote," Mr Suresh told NDTV.
Jun 26, 2024 09:42 (IST)
"Government Compelled Us To Contest": Congress' Lok Sabha Speaker Candidate
Congress MP K Suresh has said that the government "compelled" the INDIA bloc to contest the Lok Sabha speaker election as their reply was not satisfactory over the issue.

"We don't want to contest the election against the Speaker, but when the government approached INDIA bloc, especially the Congress party leadership, we asked about the Deputy Speaker post. At that time, we were not given any assurance. Yesterday, too, they didn't give any assurance by 11.30 am. They said, first, you support the Speaker election, and after that, we can discuss the Deputy Speaker. That reply was not satisfactory. So, our leaders decided to contest the Speaker election," Mr Suresh was quoted as saying by the news agency ANI.
Jun 26, 2024 09:33 (IST)
Lok Sabha Speaker Election, Om Birla vs K Suresh: In Lok Sabha Speaker Election, BJP Gets 4-MP Boost From Southern Party
Ex-Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSR Congress Party will support BJP MP Om Birla in today's election for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post, sources told NDTV. The YSRCP has four MPs in the Lower House.

These four additional votes in the BJP's corner means Om Birla will have the support of 297 MPs, giving him an unbeatable lead. The BJP already has 240 votes from its own MPs and 53 from NDA partners, including the 16 from the YSRCP's rival - Chandrababu Naidu's TDP.
Jun 26, 2024 09:31 (IST)
Lok Sabha Speaker: 7 MPs Yet To Take Oath. What It Means For Opposition In Speaker Election
Today's election for the post of the Lok Sabha Speaker, already tilted in the government's favour, can push the Opposition further down, with five of its 232 MPs yet to take oath. The oath pending, they cannot vote in the election, sources said.
Jun 26, 2024 09:21 (IST)
Parliament Session 2024 Live Updates: How Lok Sabha Speaker Is Elected
The vote for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker takes into account the number of MPs present and voting. The majority's pick will be elected the Speaker.
Jun 26, 2024 09:15 (IST)
Om Birla vs K Suresh In Rare Election For Lok Sabha Speaker Today
BJP's Om Birla is a three-time MP from Rajasthan's Kota and the Speaker in the last Lok Sabha. On the other hand, Congress's pick K Suresh is an eight-term MP from Kerala's Mavelikara.
Jun 26, 2024 09:14 (IST)
Parliament Session LIVE: 1st Lok Sabha Speaker Election Since 1952 Today
BJP's Om Birla is up against Congress's Kodikunnil Suresh for the post of Speaker for the 18th Lok Sabha today. 

The vote for the post of Speaker was necessitated after the Centre and the opposition could not reach a consensus. This will be the first vote for the post since 1952.
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