MPs Suspended and Expelled from Parliament for Various Reasons

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The name of DMK Lok Sabha MP SR Parthiban was dropped from the list of suspended MPs after it was revealed that he was not present in the House at the time of the security breach protest. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi acknowledged the mistake and requested the speaker to remove Parthiban's name. Parthiban, who represents Salem constituency, confirmed that he was on sick leave and called his inclusion in the suspension list a "joke." Opposition MPs criticized the suspension, with DMK head MK Stalin calling it undemocratic and an attack on freedom of expression.
- In initial suspension order, a DMK MP not present in House, on 'sick leave' The Indian Express
- Minister Pralhad Joshi explains expulsion of 13 MPs, says violated 'new Parliament' rule Hindustan Times
- Security breach: Manickam Tagore, Kanimozhi among 15 MPs suspended for 'unruly conduct' in Parliament Times of India
- 14 Opposition MPs Suspended From Parliament For Disrupting House Proceedings NDTV
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