NewKerala.com

Lok Sabha Privilege Committee Holds First Meeting Under Ravi Shankar Prasad

The Privilege Committee of the Lok Sabha held its first introductory meeting under the chairmanship of BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad. The committee, whose members were officially nominated by Speaker Om Birla earlier this month, includes MPs from various political parties. Its critical role is to examine issues related to breaches of parliamentary privilege and recommend necessary action to uphold the dignity of proceedings. The panel will handle cases referred by the Speaker to ensure parliamentary decorum is maintained.

Key Points: Lok Sabha Privilege Committee's First Meeting Held

  • First meeting of new committee
  • Chaired by Ravi Shankar Prasad
  • Tasked with safeguarding MPs' privileges
  • Members from BJP, Congress, other parties
2 min read

First sitting of Lok Sabha Privilege Committee held today

The newly formed Lok Sabha Privilege Committee held its first introductory meeting, chaired by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, to examine breaches of parliamentary privilege.

"Attended a meeting of the Privileges committee of Parliament where certain important initiatives were discussed and actioned - Manish Tewari"

New Delhi, March 25

The first sitting of the Privilege Committee of Lok Sabha under the chairmanship of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Ravi Shankar Prasad was held on Wednesday. This was an introductory meeting of the Committee.

Privilege Committee chairperson Ravi Shankar Prasad and members Tariq Anwar (Congress), Manickam Tagore B (Congress), Ramveer Singh Bidhuri (BJP), Trivendra Singh Rawat (BJP), Arvind Ganpat Sawant (Shiv Sena (UBT)), Jagdish Shettar (BJP), Manish Tewari (Congress), and Dharmendra Yadav (Samajwadi Party) were present in the meeting.

"Attended a meeting of the Privileges committee of Parliament where certain important initiatives were discussed and actioned," Manish Tewari wrote on X.

Earlier on March 3, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla officially nominated members to the Committee of Privileges. The panel, which is tasked with examining issues related to breaches of parliamentary privilege and recommending necessary action.

The members nominated includes Brijmohan Agrawal (BJP), Tariq Anwar (Congress), Manickam Tagore B (Congress), TR Baalu (DMK), Kalyan Banerjee (AITC), Shrirang Appa Chandu Barne (Shiv Sena), Ramvir Singh Bidhuri (BJP), Sangeeta Kumari Singh Deo (BJP), Jagdambika Pal (BJP), Trivendra Singh Rawat (BJP), Arvind Ganpat Sawant (Shiv Sena (UBT), Jagadish Shettar (BJP), Manish Tewari (Congress), and Dharmendra Yadav (Samajwadi Party).

The Committee of Privileges plays a critical role in safeguarding the privileges of MPs, addressing complaints of contempt, and ensuring the dignity of parliamentary proceedings is maintained. Its formation is seen as a routine yet significant step in strengthening legislative oversight.

The panel will be responsible for examining cases referred by the Speaker and reporting on matters where breaches of privilege are alleged, thereby ensuring that parliamentary decorum is upheld.

When a question of privilege is referred to the Committee by the House, the report of the Committee is presented to the House by the Chairman or, in his absence, by any member of the Committee. Where a question of privilege is referred to the Committee by the Speaker under Rule 227, the report of the Committee is presented to the Speaker, who may pass final orders thereon or direct that it be laid on the table of the House.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

P
Priya S
Good to see the process moving forward. The committee must ensure it's not used as a political tool to target opposition MPs, but genuinely to uphold parliamentary standards. 🤞
A
Aditya G
Strong institutions are the backbone of a strong nation. The Privilege Committee's work, though often behind the scenes, is vital. Chairman Ravi Shankar Prasad is an experienced hand.
S
Sarah B
As an observer of Indian politics, it's interesting to see the cross-party composition. The real test will be in how they handle their first major case. Will they act impartially?
M
Meera T
Hope this committee focuses on substantive issues of privilege and contempt, not just procedural technicalities. Our MPs should be held to the highest standard of conduct. Jai Hind!
K
Karthik V
With due respect, these committees often become inactive or partisan. I'll believe in its significance when it takes a clear, fair stand on a contentious issue. Actions speak louder than introductory meetings.
N
Nisha Z
Important step for parliamentary decorum. The names include experienced MPs. Let's hope they work together for the institution, not their parties. 🙏

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50