LS lifts suspension of 8 Oppn MPs; Rijiju calls for ‘Laxman rekha’ in conduct
Congressman Suresh requested the House to consider the revocation, saying whatever had happened in the House was regrettable
Lok Sabha in session on Tuesday. (Photo:PTI)
New Delhi, Mar 17: The Lok Sabha, on Tuesday, revoked with immediate effect the suspension of eight Opposition members, who were suspended from the House on February 3 for "unruly" behaviour, after Congress leader K Suresh requested the House to consider the matter.
Congressman Suresh requested the House to consider the revocation, saying whatever had happened in the House was regrettable, and that his party was ready to cooperate in the smooth functioning of the House.
Following the submissions by several Opposition members, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said there was a need to draw a "Laxman rekha' for the smooth functioning of the House, which both treasury and opposition benches agreed to.
"A 'Laxman Rekha' should be drawn. People did not elect us to disrupt House proceedings or stage protests. The House should function smoothly with everyone's cooperation," Rijiju said.
Speaker Om Birla said there is a need to ensure that no placards, posters, photos or AI-generated images are displayed in the House or inside the Parliament complex.
Suresh added that since Monday, the Opposition members have not shown any placards or banners, and that they are ready to cooperate in the proper functioning of the House.
Birla added that everyone is of the opinion that proceedings in the Parliament of the world's largest democracy should be smooth, and everyone should cooperate.
Rijiju then moved a motion to remove the suspension of seven Congress MPs and one CPI-M member, which was adopted by a voice vote.
The suspended MPs included Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Hibi Eden, C Kiran Kumar Reddy, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Manickam Tagore, Prashant Padole and Dean Kuriakose of the Congress, and S Ventakesan of the CPI(M).
The eight MPs were suspended on February 3 for "unruly" behaviour following a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha in the first half of the ongoing Budget session.
They were suspended for the entire duration of the Budget session scheduled to conclude on April 2.
PTI