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In a move to restore normalcy in the Budget Session, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla revoked the suspension of eight Opposition MPs after a consensus, urging cooperation for smooth functioning of the House.
Suspension on 8 opposition MPs revoked
New Delhi: In a significant step aimed at restoring normalcy in Parliament, Om Birla on Tuesday revoked the suspension of eight Opposition Members of Parliament to ensure the smooth functioning of the remaining Budget Session.
The MPs had been suspended on February 3 for alleged unruly behaviour during proceedings, with the action initially set to remain in force until the end of the session on April 2.
The revocation came shortly after Question Hour, when Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moved a resolution seeking immediate withdrawal of the suspension.
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The Speaker then took the sense of the House and approved the motion, leading to the reinstatement of all eight MPs.
Of the eight members, seven belonged to the Indian National Congress, while one was from the Communist Party of India (Marxist).
The MPs reinstated include Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Hibi Eden, C. Kiran Kumar Reddy, Amarinder Singh Raja, Manickam Tagore, Prashant Padole, Dean Kuriakose, and CPI(M)’s Venkatesan.
The decision followed a consensus between the Treasury benches and Opposition leaders to ensure the House functions without disruptions for the remainder of the session.
As part of the understanding, Opposition members agreed to refrain from displaying banners, placards, and especially AI-generated materials inside the House during protests.
While announcing the revocation, Speaker Om Birla appealed to all members to cooperate in maintaining decorum and ensuring productive proceedings.
Senior Congress leader K. Suresh urged the Chair to provide adequate time for the Opposition to raise key issues during debates. Meanwhile, Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized the need for a “Lakshman Rekha,” stressing that protests must remain within the established rules and procedures of Parliament.
With the suspensions lifted, both sides are expected to shift focus back to legislative business and key discussions in the ongoing Budget Session. The move is being seen as a step towards easing tensions and enabling smoother parliamentary functioning in the days ahead.
