Break from Conventions

Why in news
  • Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla has brought in changes in the proceedings of the house.a
More in news
  • Adjournment of the House
    • There is a tradition to adjourn the house for the entire day if a sitting member dies.
    • This convention has witnessed changes as Lok Sabha Speaker adjourned the House until 2 p.m. at the death of Lok Janashakti Party (LJP) member Ramchandra Paswan.
  • Clarifications on replies
    • Allowing members to seek clarifications after Union Ministers reply to a debate on subject of their respective Ministries.
  • Extended Zero Hour
    • To allow as many MPs as possible to raise matters during the Zero Hour.
    • A time slot reserved for MPs to raises issues of importance related to their constituencies or their State.
Source
The Hindu




Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 23rd Jul 2019