Lok Sabha Lifts Suspension of 8 Opposition MPs with Immediate Effect
Speaker stresses decorum in House as government and Opposition agree on maintaining parliamentary discipline
New Delhi, Mar 17: The Lok Sabha on Tuesday revoked the suspension of eight Opposition MPs with immediate effect, bringing an end to disciplinary action imposed earlier during the ongoing Budget session.
The move came after a request by K. Suresh, which was supported by several Opposition members seeking reconsideration of the decision. Responding to the appeal, Kiren Rijiju emphasised the need for maintaining a “Laxman Rekha” to ensure smooth functioning of parliamentary proceedings, a view echoed across party lines.
Om Birla underlined the importance of discipline within the House, stating that members must refrain from displaying placards, posters, photographs, or AI-generated images inside Parliament premises.
Subsequently, Rijiju moved a motion to lift the suspension of seven Congress MPs and one CPI(M) member, which was passed through a voice vote.
The MPs had been suspended on February 3 over alleged unruly conduct following a resolution adopted during the first phase of the Budget session. The suspension was initially set to continue for the entire session, scheduled to conclude on April 2.
