The Winter Session of the Indian Parliament witnessed the highest number of MPs being suspended, with a total of 146 MPs suspended for unruly behavior and protests. Out of these, 100 MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha, leaving 100 constituencies without representation. The suspension spree began after Opposition MPs demanded a statement from the Home Minister regarding a security breach in the Lok Sabha chamber. The suspension of opposition MPs during the session allowed the ruling BJP to pass important bills without opposition debate, further tilting the balance of power in their favor.
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc, led by the Opposition, is organizing a nationwide protest against the suspension of a large number of MPs from Parliament during the Winter Session. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and other alliance members will address the protest in Delhi, while protests are also planned at district headquarters across the country. The suspensions were a result of disruptions in Parliament following a breach of security incident. The total number of suspensions has reached a record-breaking 146. The Opposition has accused the government of violating parliamentary privilege and called for a more democratic approach.
The winter session of Parliament ended a day ahead of schedule after six major bills were approved, including three bills to overhaul India's criminal justice system. The session was marked by a security breach and a record number of MP suspensions, with a total of 146 members suspended. The Lok Sabha also passed a bill allowing the government to temporarily take over telecom services for national security reasons.
Three more opposition MPs were suspended, bringing the total number of suspensions to 146, as both Houses of the Indian Parliament were adjourned sine die. The Winter Session was marked by a security breach, record suspensions, and the expulsion of a TMC MP. The suspensions followed protests over the security breach, with the opposition demanding a statement from the Home Minister. Opposition leaders accused the government of using suspensions to push through important bills, while the BJP alleged a "pre-planned strategy" to block bills. The Lok Sabha recorded 74% productivity despite the chaos, passing 18 bills.
Forty-nine more opposition members, including Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, and Karti Chidambaram, were suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the winter session of Parliament on charges of 'serious misconduct'. This brings the total number of suspended opposition MPs to 141. The suspensions come after the House faced adjournments due to opposition members raising slogans and displaying placards. The Congress has criticized the suspensions, claiming they are aimed at bulldozing bills without meaningful debate, while the government is keen to pass new criminal code bills.
Over 90 opposition MPs, including 33 from Lok Sabha and 45 from Rajya Sabha, have been suspended for causing disruptions and uproar in Parliament over last week's security breach incident. Of the 80 MPs suspended, 64 have been suspended for the remainder of the winter session, while the remaining are pending a report from the Privileges Committee. The suspensions come after 14 MPs were previously suspended for similar disruptions. Opposition parties have criticized the suspensions, demanding action against a BJP MP who facilitated the entry of two individuals with smoke canisters.
Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien was suspended from the remainder of the winter session of Rajya Sabha after a fiery exchange with Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. O'Brien's criticism of the government and alleged disorderly conduct led to an argument over time allocation, resulting in the adjournment of the house for the day.
