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Lok Sabha Revokes Suspension of Eight Opposition MPs

  • 18 Mar 2026

On 17th March 2026, the Lok Sabha revoked the suspension of eight opposition Members of Parliament after unanimously adopting a motion moved by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.

Key Points

  • Revocation of Suspension: The Lok Sabha passed a motion to terminate the suspension of eight MPs with immediate effect.
  • MPs Involved: The members include Manickam Tagore, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Hibi Eden, Dean Kuriakose, Prashant Padole and Kiran Kumar Reddy (Congress), and S. Venkatesan (CPI-M).
  • Reason for Suspension: The MPs were suspended on 3rd March 2026 for unruly behaviour during the Budget Session.
  • Consensus Among Parties: The decision followed a meeting of floor leaders where all parties reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining dignity and decorum in the House.
  • Speaker’s Advisory: Speaker Om Birla urged members not to display placards, banners, or AI-generated content within the Parliament premises and to uphold parliamentary traditions.
  • Government’s Stand: The government expressed willingness to engage with the opposition constructively for smooth functioning of the House.