Parliament

PRS Legislative Research’s Analysis of State Assembly Sessions

June 3, 2023

State Assemblies play a crucial role in shaping the governance of respective states in India. A recent report by think-tank PRS Legislative Research highlights key insights regarding the average number of days State Assemblies met, the duration of sittings, and ..

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New Parliament Building

May 29, 2023

The new Parliament building in India is an architectural marvel that represents the ethos of the nation. Inaugurated on May 28, it is adorned with intricate statues and motifs inspired by ancient sculptures, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the ..

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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Inauguration of New Parliament Building

May 26, 2023

In a recent development, the Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the inauguration of the new Parliament building. The petitioner had raised objections, arguing that the inauguration by the Prime Minister violated the Constitution. However, the Supreme Court quickly ..

Guillotine Parliamentary Procedure

March 24, 2023

With the ongoing verbal battle and sloganeering between the ruling party and the opposition in the Indian Parliament, the Budget session is facing a potential washout. As a result, the Speaker is expected to use the guillotine procedure to ensure ..

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Who is a Whip?

March 6, 2023

A whip, in parliamentary language, may refer to a written order to members of a particular party in the House to abide by a certain direction. It may also refer to an official of the party who is authorized to ..

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What is Parliamentary Privilege?

March 4, 2023

The parliamentary privilege allows members of the House to enjoy certain rights and immunities that enable them to effectively and efficiently perform their parliamentary duties without hindrances. Notably, Erksine May defines parliamentary privileges as “Parliamentary privilege is the sum of ..

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Budget Session of Parliament

January 31, 2023

The President of India Smt Draupadi Murmu initiated the Budget Session of 2023 in the Parliament House. Murmu addressed a joint session of the parliament. The Finance Ministry will present its Economic survey ahead of the Union Budget. Every year, ..

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National Youth Parliament Festival

March 10, 2022

The national round of the National Youth Parliament Festival (NYPF) will be held on 10th and 11th March 2022. Background National Youth Parliament Festival is based on the idea shared by PM Modi in his Mann Ki Baat Address in ..

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