Suspension of MP’s: Topic: Indian Polity Context: 12 Opposition MPs have been suspended for the rest of the Winter Session for disruptions in Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon Session. Concept: Suspension of MP’s: Rule 255 of the General Rules of Procedure of the Rajya Sabha: Under Rule 255 (‘Withdrawal of member’) of the […]

Subject: Polity Context: Eight Rajya Sabha MPs were suspended for unruly behaviour in the House the previous day (September 20). The motion was passed by a voice vote. Concept: The general principle is that it is the role and duty of the Presiding Officer Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chairman of Rajya Sabha to maintain order […]