Congress leader Jairam Ramesh warns against repeat of 2023 mass suspension of MPs
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has urged the government to avoid a repeat of the mass suspension of 146 opposition MPs that occurred during the 2023 Winter Session of Parliament. His remarks come ahead of the final week of the ongoing Monsoon Session, during which the government is expected to introduce significant legislation, including the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026. The Congress party has issued a whip to its members in both houses of Parliament to ensure their attendance from August 10 to August 12.
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What Happened
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh issued a statement on Sunday calling for the government to prevent a recurrence of the mass suspension of 146 members of Parliament that took place during the 2023 Winter Session. Ramesh referenced the security breach on December 13, 2023, when individuals entered the Lok Sabha chamber and released smoke canisters, as the context for the subsequent parliamentary actions. He emphasized that history should not repeat itself as the current Monsoon Session enters its final week.
The Congress party has issued a three-line whip to its members in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, mandating their presence in the house from August 10 to August 12. This directive precedes the expected introduction of key legislation, including the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026. The party's concerns center on the potential for legislative processes to proceed with minimal opposition participation, similar to the events observed during the previous winter session.
Key Facts
- Jairam Ramesh warned against a repeat of the 2023 mass suspension of 146 MPs.Source not recorded
- The 2023 suspensions occurred during the Winter Session of Parliament.Source not recorded
- The Congress party issued a whip for its MPs to attend sessions from August 10 to August 12.Source not recorded
- The Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026, is expected to be discussed in the final week of the Monsoon Session.Source not recorded
- Ramesh cited the December 13, 2023, Parliament security breach as part of the context for his remarks.Source not recorded
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