Ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla approved the merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The move raises the Shinde faction's strength in the Lok Sabha to 13 MPs, making it the largest NDA ally from Maharashtra and dealing a major setback to Uddhav Thackeray. The development comes amid the all-party meeting and speculation over key constitutional bills in the upcoming session.

Lok Sabha Speaker approves Shiv Sena UBT MPs' merger with Shinde Faction | Big NDA Boost

India is set to witness a high-voltage monsoon session of Parliament as the government and opposition prepare for a major political showdown. Ahead of the session, the government convened an all-party meeting to discuss the legislative agenda, but the meeting witnessed tension after opposition parties staged a symbolic walkout. The opposition protested against the invitation extended to rebel Trinamool Congress MPs, whose recognition as members of the NCPI is still pending before the Lok Sabha Speaker. Several opposition parties, including the Congress, DMK, Samajwadi Party, JMM, Shiv Sena UBT and others, joined the protest.

Parliament Monsoon Session begins amid Opposition protest over Rebel MPs

The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday, December 11, that he held a meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and urged him to remove allegations against him by BJP members of parliament.

Rahul Gandhi meets Lok Sabha Speaker, urges him to expunge ‘derogatory’ comments against him

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Indian Parliament's lower house, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday (July 1) targeted Speaker Om Birla for his alleged bias towards the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as he highlighted how the Kota MP bowed down to Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he met him.

‘You bowed down to PM Modi,’ LoP Rahul Gandhi attacks Speaker Om Birla

BJP's Kota MP Om Birla has been re-elected as the Speaker of Lok Sabha after winning a rare election against the opposition candidate and Kerala Congress MP K Suresh. He won by voice vote. Birla will now serve his second term as Speaker.

Om Birla re-elected as speaker of 18th Lok Sabha; defeat opposition bloc's K Suresh

Om Birla, the speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha, has filed a nomination for the post again as the government sticks to continuity. The opposition, meanwhile, has fielded K Suresh as their candidate for the speaker's post.

NDA's Om Birla, INDIA's K Suresh to contest Lok Sabha speaker election

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) denied the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc's proposal for the Deputy Speaker seat in exchange for their endorsement of the NDA Speaker nominee.

India: Opposition gears up for Deputy Speaker election amidst Om Birla's win as Speaker

India: NDA's Om Birla wins rare elections for Lok Sabha speaker

Rare elections will be held for the post of the speaker of Lok Sabha on Wednesday (Jun 26). The ruling National Democratic Alliance has fielded the 17th Lok Sabha's speaker Om Birla, the Member of Parliament from Kota, as its candidate.

What do the rules say about Lok Sabha Speaker's election?

Starting with news from India failing to reach a consensus after jostling over who will become the country's next speaker of the lower house of parliament or the Lok Sabha the BJP-led NDA government and the Congress LED India block opposition are locking horns.

India: First-ever election for Lower House of Parliament's speaker, who will be next speaker?

Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Kodikunnil Suresh and National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) Om Birla are going up against each other in a battle for the Lok Sabha Speaker’s post, after consensus talks helmed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh failed.

Who is Kodikunnil Suresh, INDIA bloc’s candidate for Lok Sabha speaker race?

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has pulled up officials including three municipal commissioners, DDA Vice Chairman and CEO of Delhi Jal Board who were not present at the meeting of Parliament's standing committee on Urban Development on Friday which was called over Delhi air pollution.

Lok Sabha speaker pulls up officials for absence at parliamentary panel meeting on pollution

The new Lok Sabha speaker, Om Birla, a two-time BJP MP from Rajasthan, is a relative newcomer for the post traditionally held by seniors. A surprise pick by the ruling BJP-led NDA, Birla's name was proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself for the post, sources said.

Om Birla: From grassroots politician to Lok Sabha speaker

Newly-elected Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday thanked political parties for unanimously electing him said he vowed to run the House in an impartial manner.

Will run House impartially, safeguard interests of all members: Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla

BJP MP from Kota, Om Birla has been elected as the Speaker of the 17th Lok Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi a while ago had moved motion to choose Om Birla as Lok Sabha speaker. Watch this video to know more.

Lok Sabha: Om Birla takes over as speaker

Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut on Thursday said that his party has `natural claim` over the position of Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker. "This is not our demand, it is our natural claim.

Not demand, it is our natural claim: Shiv Sena on Deputy Lok Sabha Speaker post

Praising Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan for her "dedication" towards work, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday said that she was the only BJP leader who could admonish him.

Only 'Tai' can admonish me: PM Modi on Sumitra Mahajan

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Lok Sabha Speaker approves Shiv Sena UBT MPs' merger with Shinde Faction | Big NDA Boost

Parliament Monsoon Session begins amid Opposition protest over Rebel MPs

Parliament Monsoon Session begins amid Opposition protest over Rebel MPs

Rahul Gandhi meets Lok Sabha Speaker, urges him to expunge ‘derogatory’ comments against him

‘You bowed down to PM Modi,’ LoP Rahul Gandhi attacks Speaker Om Birla

Om Birla re-elected as speaker of 18th Lok Sabha; defeat opposition bloc's K Suresh

NDA's Om Birla, INDIA's K Suresh to contest Lok Sabha speaker election

India: Opposition gears up for Deputy Speaker election amidst Om Birla's win as Speaker

India: NDA's Om Birla wins rare elections for Lok Sabha speaker

What do the rules say about Lok Sabha Speaker's election?

India: First-ever election for Lower House of Parliament's speaker, who will be next speaker?

Who is Kodikunnil Suresh, INDIA bloc’s candidate for Lok Sabha speaker race?

Lok Sabha speaker pulls up officials for absence at parliamentary panel meeting on pollution

Om Birla: From grassroots politician to Lok Sabha speaker

Will run House impartially, safeguard interests of all members: Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha: Om Birla takes over as speaker

Not demand, it is our natural claim: Shiv Sena on Deputy Lok Sabha Speaker post

Only 'Tai' can admonish me: PM Modi on Sumitra Mahajan