<p>Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) from the INDIA bloc have reportedly decided against assisting pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab in administering oaths to newly elected Lok Sabha members. These MPs are part of a panel to help the pro-tem speaker perform his duties. As per reports, INDIA bloc MPs are irked by the appointment of BJP leader and seven-term member Bhartruhari Mahtab as the pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu. The president allegedly overlooked the eight-time Congress MP K Suresh's candidacy.</p>

<p>The president had suggested the names of five senior members to assist Mahtab, namely K Suresh (Congress), T R Baalu (DMK), Radha Mohan Singh and Faggan Singh Kulaste (both BJP) and Sudip Bandyopadhyay (TMC). But all of the opposition MPs on this panel will now not perform their duties.</p>

<h2><strong>INDIA bloc MPs to hold 'Constitution march'</strong></h2>

<p>Additionally, all INDIA bloc MPs will assemble at the famous Gandhi Statue in Parliament today (June 24) at 10:45 am ahead of the start of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha. They have planned to hold a march to Lok Sabha holding a copy of the Constitution to deliver a strong message to the Modi Administration 3.0.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Before that, all Congress MPs are scheduled to assemble at 10 am in the parliament to formulate their strategy ahead of the session.</p>

<h2><strong>Day 1 session details</strong></h2>

<p>Initially, all elected MPs will observe silence for a brief period ahead of the first session of the new Lok Sabha. After that, the Secretary-General will mention the names of all MPs in both Hindi and English in the house.</p>

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<p>After that, the oath-taking process will start where all MPs, including the prime minister and other members of the council of ministers, will make the affirmation, sign the roll of members and occupy their seats.</p>

<p>President Murmu is expected to address a joint session of both lower and upper houses on June 27. On June 28, the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address is due to start. Then, PM Narendra Modi is expected to respond to the debate on July 2.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) from the INDIA bloc have reportedly decided against assisting pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab in administering oaths to newly elected Lok Sabha members.

Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) from the INDIA bloc have reportedly decided against assisting pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab in administering oaths to newly elected Lok Sabha members. These MPs are part of a panel to help the pro-tem speaker perform his duties. As per reports, INDIA bloc MPs are irked by the appointment of BJP leader and seven-term member Bhartruhari Mahtab as the pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu. The president allegedly overlooked the eight-time Congress MP K Suresh's candidacy. The president had suggested the names of five senior members to assist Mahtab, namely K Suresh (Congress), T R Baalu (DMK), Radha Mohan Singh and Faggan Singh Kulaste (both BJP) and Sudip Bandyopadhyay (TMC). But all of the opposition MPs on this panel will now not perform their duties. INDIA bloc MPs to hold 'Constitution march' Additionally, all INDIA bloc MPs will assemble at the famous Gandhi Statue in Parliament today (June 24) at 10:45 am ahead of the start of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha. They have planned to hold a march to Lok Sabha holding a copy of the Constitution to deliver a strong message to the Modi Administration 3.0. Also read: India: Shashi Tharoor`s viral post on UP amid NEET controversy draws flak from BJP Before that, all Congress MPs are scheduled to assemble at 10 am in the parliament to formulate their strategy ahead of the session. Day 1 session details Initially, all elected MPs will observe silence for a brief period ahead of the first session of the new Lok Sabha. After that, the Secretary-General will mention the names of all MPs in both Hindi and English in the house. Also read: Swati Maliwal writes to INDIA bloc leaders, says was `badly beaten` at Arvind Kejriwal`s house After that, the oath-taking process will start where all MPs, including the prime minister and other members of the council of ministers, will make the affirmation, sign the roll of members and occupy their seats. President Murmu is expected to address a joint session of both lower and upper houses on June 27. On June 28, the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address is due to start. Then, PM Narendra Modi is expected to respond to the debate on July 2. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha session: INDIA bloc MPs not to assist pro-tem Speaker, to hold 'Constitution march'

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the beginning of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, said that while a "majority" is required to run the government, "consensus is very important" to run the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to the reporters outside newly built parliament building in New Delhi, PM Modi said, "In the last 10 years, we have constantly tried to establish a tradition because we believe that [a] majority is required to run the government but consensus is very important to run the country. Therefore, our constant endeavour will be to serve mother India with everyone’s consent and by taking everyone along to fulfil the hopes and aspirations of 140 crore (1.4 bn) countrymen."</p>

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<p>The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's tally is below the majority mark of 272 and it requires the consistent support of its National Democratic Alliance partners to be in the power. This is the first time that Prime Minister Modi is heading a coalition government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Today is a day of pride in parliamentary democracy, it is a day of glory. For the first time after Independence, this oath is being taken in our new parliament, till now this process used to happen in the old Parliament," Modi said.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Narendra Modi swears in as PM, 71 ministers take oath including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah</strong></p>

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<p>"For the second time after Independence, a government has got the opportunity to serve the country for the third time in a row, this opportunity has come after 60 years which is a matter of pride," PM Modi said.</p>

<p>"If the citizens of our country have trusted a government for the third consecutive time, it means they have given a stamp of approval to the policies and intent of the government," he added.</p>

<p>The prime minister also took a dig at the&nbsp;Opposition and said, "The people of the country do not want drama, ruckus. The country does not want slogans, it wants substance. The country needs a good Opposition, a responsible Opposition."</p>

<p>"Parliament sessions are an opportunity for us to realise the dreams of Indian citizens. It is an opportunity for us to build Shreshtha Bharat and achieve our goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047," he further said.</p>

<p>Referring to the state of Emergency imposed by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, Modi said,</p>

<p>"Tomorrow is 25 June, 50 years ago on this day a black spot was put on the Constitution. We will try [to ensure] that such a stain never comes to the country."</p>

<p>Responding to the Prime Minister’s speech, Congress chief Mallikarun Kharge wrote on X, "You are reminding us of the 50-year-old Emergency, but have forgotten the last 10 years of Undeclared Emergency, which was ended by the people."</p>

<p>"People have given their mandate against Modi ji. Despite this, if he has become the Prime Minister, then he should work," Kharge said.</p>

<p>"People need substance, not slogans’ – remember this yourself. The opposition and INDIA Janbandhan want Consensus in Parliament, we will keep raising the voice of the people in the House, on the streets and before everyone," he added.</p>

<p>"He (PM Modi) will show some sympathy towards the youth regarding the paper leak in NEET and other recruitment examinations, but he did not take any responsibility for the massive rigging and corruption of his government," the Congress president further said.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the beginning of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, said that while a "majority" is required to run the government, "consensus is very important" to run the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the beginning of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, said that while a "majority" is required to run the government, "consensus is very important" to run the country. Speaking to the reporters outside newly built parliament building in New Delhi, PM Modi said, "In the last 10 years, we have constantly tried to establish a tradition because we believe that [a] majority is required to run the government but consensus is very important to run the country. Therefore, our constant endeavour will be to serve mother India with everyone’s consent and by taking everyone along to fulfil the hopes and aspirations of 140 crore (1.4 bn) countrymen." Also read | PM Narendra Modi unlikely to attend SCO summit The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's tally is below the majority mark of 272 and it requires the consistent support of its National Democratic Alliance partners to be in the power. This is the first time that Prime Minister Modi is heading a coalition government. "Today is a day of pride in parliamentary democracy, it is a day of glory. For the first time after Independence, this oath is being taken in our new parliament, till now this process used to happen in the old Parliament," Modi said. Also watch | Narendra Modi swears in as PM, 71 ministers take oath including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah × "For the second time after Independence, a government has got the opportunity to serve the country for the third time in a row, this opportunity has come after 60 years which is a matter of pride," PM Modi said. "If the citizens of our country have trusted a government for the third consecutive time, it means they have given a stamp of approval to the policies and intent of the government," he added. The prime minister also took a dig at the Opposition and said, "The people of the country do not want drama, ruckus. The country does not want slogans, it wants substance. The country needs a good Opposition, a responsible Opposition." "Parliament sessions are an opportunity for us to realise the dreams of Indian citizens. It is an opportunity for us to build Shreshtha Bharat and achieve our goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047," he further said. Referring to the state of Emergency imposed by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, Modi said, "Tomorrow is 25 June, 50 years ago on this day a black spot was put on the Constitution. We will try [to ensure] that such a stain never comes to the country." Responding to the Prime Minister’s speech, Congress chief Mallikarun Kharge wrote on X, "You are reminding us of the 50-year-old Emergency, but have forgotten the last 10 years of Undeclared Emergency, which was ended by the people." "People have given their mandate against Modi ji. Despite this, if he has become the Prime Minister, then he should work," Kharge said. "People need substance, not slogans’ – remember this yourself. The opposition and INDIA Janbandhan want Consensus in Parliament, we will keep raising the voice of the people in the House, on the streets and before everyone," he added. "He (PM Modi) will show some sympathy towards the youth regarding the paper leak in NEET and other recruitment examinations, but he did not take any responsibility for the massive rigging and corruption of his government," the Congress president further said.

PM Modi calls for 'consensus' ahead of inaugural session of 18th Lok Sabha

<p>Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Bhartruhari Mahtab was sworn in as Lok Sabha pro tem Speaker on Monday (Jun 24). President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath despite strong objections by the opposition. He will preside over the proceedings of the lower house of the Parliament until a new speaker is elected on June 26. His appointment drew sharp criticism from the Congress party, which claimed the candidacy of its member Kodikunnil Suresh, who has served eight terms in the Lok Sabha, was completely overlooked.</p>

<p>Senior Congress leaders accused the BJP government of violating parliamentary norms and politicising the appointment. Jairam Ramesh said the MP who has served the maximum terms as a member is appointed as the pro tem Speaker.</p>

<h2><strong>Pro tem Speaker </strong></h2>

<p>The pro tem speaker's primary job is to administer oaths to newly elected MPs and oversee the house proceedings until a new speaker is elected.</p>

<p>The appointment is required under Article 94 of the Constitution as the position of the Speaker becomes vacant ahead of the first meeting of the Lok Sabha.</p>

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<p>The pro tem speaker also oversees the election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker, slated to be held on June 26.</p>

<h2><strong>Who is Bhartruhari Mahtab?</strong></h2>

<p>Bhartruhari Mahtab is a seasoned politician and has been a member of parliament since 1998. He is the son of the late Harekrushna Mahatab, a two-time Chief Minister of Odisha. Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Mahtab abandoned his Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party and joined the BJP. He has been elected as an MP from Cuttack constituency multiple times.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;First session of 18th Lok Sabha begins; PM Modi, other elected MPs to take oath</strong></p>

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<p>In the previous (17th) Lok Sabha, Mahtab served as the chairperson of the Standing Committee on Labour, Textiles and Skill Development. He also serves as an editor of The Prajatantra, an Odia daily that was founded by his father.</p>

<p>His appointment follows the BJP's resounding victory in both Lok Sabha and assembly elections in Odisha. While the saffron party bagged 20 out of 21 Lok Sabha seats in Odisha, it got 78 seats in the local assembly and formed the government in the state.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Bhartruhari Mahtab was sworn in as Lok Sabha pro tem Speaker on Monday (Jun 24). President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath despite strong objections by the opposition.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Bhartruhari Mahtab was sworn in as Lok Sabha pro tem Speaker on Monday (Jun 24). President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath despite strong objections by the opposition. He will preside over the proceedings of the lower house of the Parliament until a new speaker is elected on June 26. His appointment drew sharp criticism from the Congress party, which claimed the candidacy of its member Kodikunnil Suresh, who has served eight terms in the Lok Sabha, was completely overlooked. Senior Congress leaders accused the BJP government of violating parliamentary norms and politicising the appointment. Jairam Ramesh said the MP who has served the maximum terms as a member is appointed as the pro tem Speaker. Pro tem Speaker The pro tem speaker's primary job is to administer oaths to newly elected MPs and oversee the house proceedings until a new speaker is elected. The appointment is required under Article 94 of the Constitution as the position of the Speaker becomes vacant ahead of the first meeting of the Lok Sabha. Also read: First session of 18th Lok Sabha: This is a glorious day in Parliamentary democracy, says Indian PM Modi The pro tem speaker also oversees the election of Speaker and Deputy Speaker, slated to be held on June 26. Who is Bhartruhari Mahtab? Bhartruhari Mahtab is a seasoned politician and has been a member of parliament since 1998. He is the son of the late Harekrushna Mahatab, a two-time Chief Minister of Odisha. Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Mahtab abandoned his Biju Janata Dal (BJD) party and joined the BJP. He has been elected as an MP from Cuttack constituency multiple times. Watch: First session of 18th Lok Sabha begins; PM Modi, other elected MPs to take oath × In the previous (17th) Lok Sabha, Mahtab served as the chairperson of the Standing Committee on Labour, Textiles and Skill Development. He also serves as an editor of The Prajatantra, an Odia daily that was founded by his father. His appointment follows the BJP's resounding victory in both Lok Sabha and assembly elections in Odisha. While the saffron party bagged 20 out of 21 Lok Sabha seats in Odisha, it got 78 seats in the local assembly and formed the government in the state. (With inputs from agencies)

Who is Bhartruhari Mahtab, pro-tem Speaker of 18th Lok Sabha appointed by President Murmu?