Three Congress MPs were suspended from Lok Sabha on Thursday, taking the total number of suspended Opposition MPs from Parliament to 146. Over 140 Opposition MPs have been suspended since December 14 for causing disruptions to the functioning of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and raising slogans while demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the December 13 Parliament security breach.

Parliament suspension row: Total number of suspended MPs now at 146

Even as members from opposition benches continue to be suspended, both Houses of Parliament in India passed key bills which include three amended criminal law bills and the telecom bill. Watch to know more.

Indian Parliament passes three amened criminal code bills and telecom bill

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The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill in the absence of 97 opposition MPs who are under suspension. The bills aim to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Indian Evidence Act. The three bills to reform criminal laws were first introduced in Lok Sabha on August 11 during the monsoon session of Parliament as Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023.

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<p>The Indian government has decided to entrust the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) with the duty to oversee the ‘comprehensive’ security of the Parliament complex, media reports said Thursday (Dec 21) citing sources&nbsp;familiar with the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CISF is India's paramilitary force that is responsible for providing security to various critical infrastructure installations, including government buildings. It comes directly under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This decision follows a recent breach of security during which individuals entered the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian Parliament) chamber, released smoke, and shouted slogans.</p>

<p>News agency PTI, while citing its sources added that the Union Home Ministry, led by Amit Shah, has directed a survey of the Parliament building complex to facilitate a "regular deployment of CISF security and fire wing on a comprehensive pattern".</p>

<h2><strong>Survey to begin next week</strong></h2>

<p>The survey will be conducted by experts from the CISF's government building security (GBS) unit along with the current Parliament security team and will kick off later this week.</p>

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<p>This will bring both the new and old Parliament complex under a comprehensive security cover.</p>

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<p>The existing security elements, including the Parliament Security Service (PSS), Delhi Police, and the Parliament Duty Group (PDG) of the CRPF, will also be integrated, as per the sources cited by the media agency.</p>

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<p>A committee, led by CRPF Director General Anish Dayal Singh, is examining overall security issues and will provide recommendations for improvement to the Union Home Ministry, the report noted.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Three more Opposition MPs suspended from Lok Sabha</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile,&nbsp;three more MPs from the Opposition were suspended for "unruly behaviour"&nbsp;in the lower house of the Indian Parliament on Thursday (Dec 21). This comes amid INDIA bloc leaders&nbsp;holding protests against the move.</p>

<p>Earlier, while speaking on the Indian Parliament security breach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly said that the incident warrants "seriousness" and must not be "underestimated" as all necessary actions will be taken to investigate the intentions behind what transpired on December 13.</p>

<p>“The seriousness of the incident that happened in Parliament should not be underestimated at all. The Speaker sir is taking necessary steps with full seriousness. The investigating agencies are investigating the matter strictly. It is important for us to go deep into the matter to understand what are the elements and intentions behind this. Solutions should also be found with one mind. Everyone should avoid debate or resistance on such topics,” a newspaper quoted PM Modi as saying.</p>

<p>Two individuals carrying smoke canisters jumped from the public gallery and entered the Lok Sabha floor on December 13, the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Indian government has decided to entrust the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) with the duty to oversee the ‘comprehensive’ security of the Parliament complex, media reports said Thursday (Dec 21) citing sources familiar with the matter.

The Indian government has decided to entrust the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) with the duty to oversee the ‘comprehensive’ security of the Parliament complex, media reports said Thursday (Dec 21) citing sources familiar with the matter. CISF is India's paramilitary force that is responsible for providing security to various critical infrastructure installations, including government buildings. It comes directly under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs. This decision follows a recent breach of security during which individuals entered the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Indian Parliament) chamber, released smoke, and shouted slogans. News agency PTI, while citing its sources added that the Union Home Ministry, led by Amit Shah, has directed a survey of the Parliament building complex to facilitate a "regular deployment of CISF security and fire wing on a comprehensive pattern". Survey to begin next week The survey will be conducted by experts from the CISF's government building security (GBS) unit along with the current Parliament security team and will kick off later this week. Also Read | IMF sounds alarm on India's rising debt, warns of exceeding 100pc of GDP This will bring both the new and old Parliament complex under a comprehensive security cover. Also Read | India raises onus on cough syrup manufacturers; bans anti-cold drug combination for kids under four The existing security elements, including the Parliament Security Service (PSS), Delhi Police, and the Parliament Duty Group (PDG) of the CRPF, will also be integrated, as per the sources cited by the media agency. Watch | Canada's PM changes tone on India | Pannun Murder Plot × A committee, led by CRPF Director General Anish Dayal Singh, is examining overall security issues and will provide recommendations for improvement to the Union Home Ministry, the report noted. Three more Opposition MPs suspended from Lok Sabha Meanwhile, three more MPs from the Opposition were suspended for "unruly behaviour" in the lower house of the Indian Parliament on Thursday (Dec 21). This comes amid INDIA bloc leaders holding protests against the move. Earlier, while speaking on the Indian Parliament security breach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly said that the incident warrants "seriousness" and must not be "underestimated" as all necessary actions will be taken to investigate the intentions behind what transpired on December 13. “The seriousness of the incident that happened in Parliament should not be underestimated at all. The Speaker sir is taking necessary steps with full seriousness. The investigating agencies are investigating the matter strictly. It is important for us to go deep into the matter to understand what are the elements and intentions behind this. Solutions should also be found with one mind. Everyone should avoid debate or resistance on such topics,” a newspaper quoted PM Modi as saying. Two individuals carrying smoke canisters jumped from the public gallery and entered the Lok Sabha floor on December 13, the 22nd anniversary of the 2001 Parliament attack. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian Parliament security breach: Centre ropes in CISF to guard building complex

Following the latest security breach in the Parliament, three more MPs have been suspended. To date, this is the highest suspension of Opposition MPs. Leaders took to X to criticise opposition leaders' mimicry of the Vice President.

Opposition MPs suspension: Three more Opposition MPs suspended for unruly behaviour in Parliament

There has been an uproar in the Indian Parliament. A record number of MPs have been suspended. The opposition is protesting. But what are the restrictions imposed on suspended MPs? Watch here.

What are the restrictions imposed on MPs suspended from the Indian Parliament?

The row over a suspended Indian lawmaker mimicking the vice president has exploded. Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their support to the vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party MPs also staged a protest outside the parliament in solidarity with the vice president.

Parliament suspension row: Opposition MP mimicked Vice President inside Parliament premises

In the backdrop of mass suspensions of MPs from the Parliament for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, 19 December, parties of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc met in New Delhi where strategies for seat sharing for the 2024 Lok sabha elections and probable names for the PM face were discussed.

4th I.N.D.I.A alliance meet concludes in New Delhi

In the backdrop of mass suspensions of MPs from the Parliament for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, 19 December, parties of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc met in New Delhi where strategies for seat sharing for the 2024 Lok sabha elections and probable names for the PM face were discussed

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Following the latest security breach in the Parliament, over 141 MPs have been suspended. To date, this is the highest suspension of opposition MPs. Leaders took to X to criticise opposition leaders' mimicry of the Vice President.

Parliament winter session: 141 opposition MPs suspended over security breach

Following the latest security breach in the Parliament, over 141 MPs have been suspended. To date, this is the highest suspension of opposition MPs. Leaders took to X to criticise opposition leaders mimicry of the Vice President.

Winter session: 141 opposition MPs suspended post Parliament breach | WION

A record number of Indian MPs have been suspended in a single day. 141 Parliamentarians have been ejected from parliament, both from the lower house and the upper house. It's a figure which is unprecedented in the history of the Indian parliament.

Gravitas | Indian Parliament: Record suspension of 141 MPs in a single day

Chaos and uproar continue in India's Parliament as a record number of MPs have now been suspended from the house. The tally now stands at 141.

India: 141 MPs get suspended for disrupting proceedings of Parliament

India’s key opposition parties gather to discuss 2024 roadmap. After the recent setback in state polls, the parties are expected to discuss a joint campaign strategy and seat sharing.

India's opposition bloc key meet underway amidst the mass suspension of MPs from Parliament

A total of 78 opposition MPs were suspended from both houses of parliament on Monday, December 18, taking the total of suspended MPs since December 15 to 92. While 33 MPs were suspended in the Lok Sabha, 45 were suspended in the Rajya Sabha. On December 14, a total of 14 MPs (13 in Lok Sabha and one in Rajya Sabha) were suspended

India: 78 MPs suspended for unruly behaviour in Parliament

India: 78 MPs suspended from Indian parliament for unruly behaviour

<p>In a development that's sure to raise political temperatures in the biggest democracy of the world, 78 Opposition MPs were suspended from the Parliament of India on Monday (Dec 18). Out of the 78&nbsp;MPs, 11 have been suspended for a day and the for remainder of the winter session for 'unruly behaviour'.</p>

<p>The development has taken place just days after 14 Opposition MPs were suspended. Thirteen of these were from Lok Sabha and one from Rajya Sabha. This means that as Monday, the number of suspended MPs stands at 92. The suspended Opposition MPs include those from Lok Sabha (lower house) as well as Rajya Sabha (upper house).</p>

<p>The 33 suspended MPs from Lok Sabha include&nbsp;Adhir Ranjan Chowdury, the leader of the opposition - Indian National Congress -&nbsp;in the house.</p>

<p>Here is a full list of suspended Lok Sabha MPs as reported by ANI:</p>

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<p>The Opposition MPs had&nbsp;been protesting&nbsp;and demanding&nbsp;Union Home Minister Amit Shah to give&nbsp;a statement over a recent parliament security breach.</p>

<p>On December 13, two intruders jumped inside the Lok Sabha from viewing galleries carrying smoke bombs and shouting slogans. They were overpowered by the MPs and later arrested. More arrests have been made in this case. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has termed the security breach 'serious' and has expressed the need for an investigation.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Delhi Police Special Cell leading probe into Indian Parliament Security Breach</strong></p>

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<p>In Lok Sabha, the Opposition MPs resorted to sloganeering, demanding answers from BJP and alleging that the government was running away from its parliamentary obligations. The proceedings had to be adjourned twice.</p>

<p>Situation was somewhat similar in the Rajya Sabha.</p>

<p>Despite the disruptions, Rajya Sabha was able to pass the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill and J&amp;K Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023.</p>

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<p>In Lok Sabha, the Post Office Bill was passed.</p>

<h2><strong>'Heights of tyranny'</strong></h2>

<p>The Opposition, especially the Congress, has reacted sharply to the large number of suspensions and has accused PM Narendra Modi-led government of violating democratic norms.</p>

<p>&nbsp;"All leaders, including me, have been suspended. We have been demanding for days to reinstate our MPs who were suspended earlier and that the Home Minister come to the House and give a statement (on Parliament security breach)." Lok Sabha MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury told news agency ANI</p>

<p>"Today, the government has reached the heights of tyranny."</p>

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<p>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla however, claimed that the MPs were suspended 'to uphold the sanctity of the House.'</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a development that's sure to raise political temperatures in the biggest democracy of the world, 78 Opposition MPs were suspended from the Parliament of India on Monday (Dec 18).

In a development that's sure to raise political temperatures in the biggest democracy of the world, 78 Opposition MPs were suspended from the Parliament of India on Monday (Dec 18). Out of the 78 MPs, 11 have been suspended for a day and the for remainder of the winter session for 'unruly behaviour'. The development has taken place just days after 14 Opposition MPs were suspended. Thirteen of these were from Lok Sabha and one from Rajya Sabha. This means that as Monday, the number of suspended MPs stands at 92. The suspended Opposition MPs include those from Lok Sabha (lower house) as well as Rajya Sabha (upper house). The 33 suspended MPs from Lok Sabha include Adhir Ranjan Chowdury, the leader of the opposition - Indian National Congress - in the house. Here is a full list of suspended Lok Sabha MPs as reported by ANI: Winter Session | A total of 33 Opposition MPs, including Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, suspended from the Parliament today for the remainder of the Session. pic.twitter.com/zbUpeMaHmU — ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2023 × The Opposition MPs had been protesting and demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shah to give a statement over a recent parliament security breach. On December 13, two intruders jumped inside the Lok Sabha from viewing galleries carrying smoke bombs and shouting slogans. They were overpowered by the MPs and later arrested. More arrests have been made in this case. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has termed the security breach 'serious' and has expressed the need for an investigation. Watch | Delhi Police Special Cell leading probe into Indian Parliament Security Breach × In Lok Sabha, the Opposition MPs resorted to sloganeering, demanding answers from BJP and alleging that the government was running away from its parliamentary obligations. The proceedings had to be adjourned twice. Situation was somewhat similar in the Rajya Sabha. Despite the disruptions, Rajya Sabha was able to pass the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill and J&K Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023. Also Read | India: Draft Telecom Bill tabled in Lok Sabha allows govt to take over services over 'national security' In Lok Sabha, the Post Office Bill was passed. 'Heights of tyranny' The Opposition, especially the Congress, has reacted sharply to the large number of suspensions and has accused PM Narendra Modi-led government of violating democratic norms. "All leaders, including me, have been suspended. We have been demanding for days to reinstate our MPs who were suspended earlier and that the Home Minister come to the House and give a statement (on Parliament security breach)." Lok Sabha MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury told news agency ANI "Today, the government has reached the heights of tyranny." Also Read | India: High-level committee on 'One Nation, One Election' to assess progress Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla however, claimed that the MPs were suspended 'to uphold the sanctity of the House.' (With inputs from agencies)

Indian Parliament: 78 opposition MPs suspended in a single day of winter session

A Delhi police special cell team is probing the Indian Parliament security breach. It is conducting investigations in the six states of Rajasthan, Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal and has recovered 4 partially burnt phones.

Parliament security breach: Four partially burnt phones found in Rajasthan | WION Dispatch

<p>The Indian government tabled draft Telecommunications Bill, 2023 in the parliament on Monday (Dec 18) seeking to repeal old laws that govern&nbsp;the telecom sector in India. The bill was introduced in Lok Sabha, the lower house of the parliament, by India's Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The bill if passed, would enable the Government of India to take over, manage, or suspend telecom services for national security reasons.</p>

<p>"On the occurrence of any public emergency, including disaster management, or in the interest of public safety, the Central Government or a State Government or any officer specially authorised in this behalf by the Central Government or a State Government, if satisfied that is necessary or expedient so to do, by notification-- (a) take temporary possession of any telecommunication service or telecommunication network from any authorised entity; or (b) provide for appropriate mechanism to ensure that messages of a user or group of users authorised for response and recovery during public emergency are routed on priority," the bill read.</p>

<p>The draft bill also seeks to remove OTT (Over-the-top) content apps from the definition of telecom services. Moreover, communication platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram will not be in the purview of the bill.</p>

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<p>The Cabinet gave its nod to the bill in August this year. At the time, the bill had proposed that OTT apps and messaging platforms be brought under the definition of telecom services.</p>

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<p>The bill also empowers the government to take steps such as waiving entry fees, license fees or imposing penalty in order to maintain competition in the telecom sector.</p>

<p>As per media reports, the bill also seeks to relax rules governing refund of license fees in case a company surrenders its permit.</p>

<p>The bill reportedly provides for administrative allocation of spectrums. As of now, the spectrums are auctioned. The government expects that this change will help in faster launch of new services.</p>

<h2><strong>Opposition protests</strong></h2>

<p>Lok Sabha had to be adjournded twice on Monday as Opposition MPs protested demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shah give a statement on the parliament security breach.</p>

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<p>The proceedings were adjourned till 12 pm at first but as Opposition continued protesting even after 12 pm, it had to be adjourned till 2 pm.</p>

<p>On December 13, two men jumped into the house from public gallery&nbsp;with smoke bombs and shouted slogans before they were overpowered by the MPs. More arrests have been made in the days since.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Indian government tabled draft Telecommunications Bill, 2023 in the parliament on Monday (Dec 18) seeking to repeal old laws that govern the telecom sector in India.

The Indian government tabled draft Telecommunications Bill, 2023 in the parliament on Monday (Dec 18) seeking to repeal old laws that govern the telecom sector in India. The bill was introduced in Lok Sabha, the lower house of the parliament, by India's Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The bill if passed, would enable the Government of India to take over, manage, or suspend telecom services for national security reasons. "On the occurrence of any public emergency, including disaster management, or in the interest of public safety, the Central Government or a State Government or any officer specially authorised in this behalf by the Central Government or a State Government, if satisfied that is necessary or expedient so to do, by notification-- (a) take temporary possession of any telecommunication service or telecommunication network from any authorised entity; or (b) provide for appropriate mechanism to ensure that messages of a user or group of users authorised for response and recovery during public emergency are routed on priority," the bill read. The draft bill also seeks to remove OTT (Over-the-top) content apps from the definition of telecom services. Moreover, communication platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram will not be in the purview of the bill. Watch | India’s External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to travel to Russia, will meet Russian counterpart × The Cabinet gave its nod to the bill in August this year. At the time, the bill had proposed that OTT apps and messaging platforms be brought under the definition of telecom services. Also Read | India: High-level committee on 'One Nation, One Election' to assess progress The bill also empowers the government to take steps such as waiving entry fees, license fees or imposing penalty in order to maintain competition in the telecom sector. As per media reports, the bill also seeks to relax rules governing refund of license fees in case a company surrenders its permit. The bill reportedly provides for administrative allocation of spectrums. As of now, the spectrums are auctioned. The government expects that this change will help in faster launch of new services. Opposition protests Lok Sabha had to be adjournded twice on Monday as Opposition MPs protested demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shah give a statement on the parliament security breach. Also Read | ‘I have no interest in politics,’ says former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan The proceedings were adjourned till 12 pm at first but as Opposition continued protesting even after 12 pm, it had to be adjourned till 2 pm. On December 13, two men jumped into the house from public gallery with smoke bombs and shouted slogans before they were overpowered by the MPs. More arrests have been made in the days since. (With inputs from agencies)

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Teams of Delhi Police special cell are in six states -- Rajasthan, Haryana, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Maharashtra -- to investigate the December 13 Parliament security breach incident.

Probe into Indian Parliament security breach | Delhi police special cell leading the probe

<p>Delhi police on Saturday (Dec 16)&nbsp;made the sixth arrest in the Parliament security breach case when two men jumped into the House and released coloured smoke earlier this week. Mahesh Kumawat was taken into custody today for allegedly helping the 'mastermind' Lalit Jha escape from Delhi.</p>

<p>Mahesh Kumawat came on his own to a police station along with Lalit Jha on Thursday (Dec 15) night. The duo was handed over to the Special Cell. Kumawat is&nbsp;being interrogated since then.</p>

<p>Kumawat too, like the rest of the five accused involved in the breach,&nbsp;was a member of the now deleted Bhagat Singh Fan Club page allegedly created by Lalit Jha.</p>

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<p>Kumawat was arrested on charges of destruction of evidence and criminal conspiracy, according to the police.</p>

<p>Later during the day, he was sent to 7-day police custody.</p>

<p>Special Judge Hardeep Kaur remanded Kumawat in Delhi police's custody after the public prosecutor alleged that he was involved in the destruction of mobile phones of the accused.</p>

<h2><strong>But spotlight remains on 'mastermind' Lalit Jha</strong></h2>

<p>Police are also interrogating Lalit Jha, who allegedly is the 'mastermind' behind the parliament breach.</p>

<p>Jha hails from West Bengal, and was sent to seven-day police custody on Friday after his arrest a day before. Police claimed in Delhi's Patiala House court that he admitted that the accused met many times to hatch the conspiracy to breach Parliament security.</p>

<h2><strong>Om Birla writes to parliamentarians</strong></h2>

<p>Separately,&nbsp;on Saturday (Dec 16), Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla wrote a letter to all the members of Parliament to inform that there is no link between the security breach and the recent suspension of 13 MPs from the lower house.</p>

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<p>"It is indeed unfortunate that some Members and political parties are linking the decision of the House to suspend some members from the service of the House to the incident which occurred on December 13, 2023," the speaker said in his statement.</p>

<p>Birla further added, "This is unwarranted. There is no association between the suspension of the Members to the incident on December 13. The suspension is purely to uphold the sanctity of the house."</p>


Delhi police on Saturday (Dec 16) made the sixth arrest in the Parliament security breach case when two men jumped into the House and released coloured smoke earlier this week.

Delhi police on Saturday (Dec 16) made the sixth arrest in the Parliament security breach case when two men jumped into the House and released coloured smoke earlier this week. Mahesh Kumawat was taken into custody today for allegedly helping the 'mastermind' Lalit Jha escape from Delhi. Mahesh Kumawat came on his own to a police station along with Lalit Jha on Thursday (Dec 15) night. The duo was handed over to the Special Cell. Kumawat is being interrogated since then. Kumawat too, like the rest of the five accused involved in the breach, was a member of the now deleted Bhagat Singh Fan Club page allegedly created by Lalit Jha. Also watch | Parliament Security Breach: Mastermind Lalit Jha makes big revelation after surrender | WION × Kumawat was arrested on charges of destruction of evidence and criminal conspiracy, according to the police. Later during the day, he was sent to 7-day police custody. Special Judge Hardeep Kaur remanded Kumawat in Delhi police's custody after the public prosecutor alleged that he was involved in the destruction of mobile phones of the accused. But spotlight remains on 'mastermind' Lalit Jha Police are also interrogating Lalit Jha, who allegedly is the 'mastermind' behind the parliament breach. Jha hails from West Bengal, and was sent to seven-day police custody on Friday after his arrest a day before. Police claimed in Delhi's Patiala House court that he admitted that the accused met many times to hatch the conspiracy to breach Parliament security. Om Birla writes to parliamentarians Separately, on Saturday (Dec 16), Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla wrote a letter to all the members of Parliament to inform that there is no link between the security breach and the recent suspension of 13 MPs from the lower house. Also read | Indian Parliament security breach: Exploring the dynamics of suspension of MPs "It is indeed unfortunate that some Members and political parties are linking the decision of the House to suspend some members from the service of the House to the incident which occurred on December 13, 2023," the speaker said in his statement. Birla further added, "This is unwarranted. There is no association between the suspension of the Members to the incident on December 13. The suspension is purely to uphold the sanctity of the house."

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<p>The five people, who were arrested for the Parliament security breach on December 13, said that they were earlier considering options of self-immolation and distribution of pamphlets before they decided to jump from the visitors' gallery into the Lok Sabha with smoke canisters, said Delhi Police officials on Saturday (Dec 16).<br />
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The Special Cell of Delhi Police, which has been investigating the case, also plans&nbsp;to record the&nbsp;statement of BJP MP Pratap Simha, who had issued the visitor passes to the two men who later breached the security.<br />
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Two men, identified as Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D, jumped from the public gallery into Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour and released yellow smoke from canisters while shouting slogans, after which the MPs and security officials overpowered them.<br />
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At the same time, two others - Amol Shinde and Neelam Devi - released coloured smoke from canisters while they shouted "tanashahi nahi chalegi" (dictatorship will not prevail) outside the Parliament premises.<br />
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The fifth accused, Lalit Jha, allegedly circulated videos of the protest, which took place outside the parliament, on social media.</p>

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<p>"Before finalising this plan (to jump into the Lok Sabha chamber), they (accused) had explored certain ways that could be impactful in sending across their message," said a Delhi Police official, who had information about the investigations, while speaking to the Press Trust of India.</p>

<h2><strong>Plans to distribute pamphlets, carry out self-immolation</strong></h2>

<p>The first option which they explored was immolating themselves by putting fireproof gel all over their bodies, however, later they dropped this idea.<br />
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The official said that they were also considering distributing pamphlets inside the Parliament&nbsp;and later forming a political party but finally went ahead with the plan which they executed on Wednesday.</p>

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<p>The official said that a team of the Special Cell's Counter Intelligence has also planned to record the official statement of Simha, the BJP's MP from Mysore.<br />
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On Friday, the investigators took the accused to different places where they held meetings and conspired on the parliament security breach.<br />
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All the six accused arrested were sent to seven days of police custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The five people, who were arrested for the Parliament security breach on December 13, said that they were earlier considering options of self-immolation and distribution of pamphlets before they decided to jump from the visitors' gallery into the Lok Sabha with smoke canisters, said Delhi Police officials on Saturday (Dec 16).

The five people, who were arrested for the Parliament security breach on December 13, said that they were earlier considering options of self-immolation and distribution of pamphlets before they decided to jump from the visitors' gallery into the Lok Sabha with smoke canisters, said Delhi Police officials on Saturday (Dec 16). The Special Cell of Delhi Police, which has been investigating the case, also plans to record the statement of BJP MP Pratap Simha, who had issued the visitor passes to the two men who later breached the security. Two men, identified as Sagar Sharma and Manoranjan D, jumped from the public gallery into Lok Sabha during the Zero Hour and released yellow smoke from canisters while shouting slogans, after which the MPs and security officials overpowered them. At the same time, two others - Amol Shinde and Neelam Devi - released coloured smoke from canisters while they shouted "tanashahi nahi chalegi" (dictatorship will not prevail) outside the Parliament premises. The fifth accused, Lalit Jha, allegedly circulated videos of the protest, which took place outside the parliament, on social media. Also read: Indian Parliament security breach: Exploring the dynamics of suspension of MPs "Before finalising this plan (to jump into the Lok Sabha chamber), they (accused) had explored certain ways that could be impactful in sending across their message," said a Delhi Police official, who had information about the investigations, while speaking to the Press Trust of India. Plans to distribute pamphlets, carry out self-immolation The first option which they explored was immolating themselves by putting fireproof gel all over their bodies, however, later they dropped this idea. The official said that they were also considering distributing pamphlets inside the Parliament and later forming a political party but finally went ahead with the plan which they executed on Wednesday. Watch: Parliament Security Breach: Mastermind Lalit Jha makes big revelation after surrender The official said that a team of the Special Cell's Counter Intelligence has also planned to record the official statement of Simha, the BJP's MP from Mysore. On Friday, the investigators took the accused to different places where they held meetings and conspired on the parliament security breach. All the six accused arrested were sent to seven days of police custody. (With inputs from agencies)

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