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5 days ago · Roughly half the MPs take their oath in Hindi or English. In the last two Lok Sabhas, Sanskrit has also been a popular language in which MPs have taken oaths. In 2019, 44 MPs and in 2014, 39 MPs took oath in Sanskrit. MPs must use the name mentioned in their election certificate and adhere to the text of the oath.
5 days ago · The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will start today. Before the House can begin its legislative functioning, the newly elected members will have to take the oath of Members of Parliament (MP), which is provided in the Constitution.
5 days ago · Evolution of the Oath. The original draft Constitution, prepared by the drafting committee chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar did not mention God in any oaths. The committee intended that the person taking the oath solemnly promises to bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution. During discussions in the Constituent Assembly, members like K.T ...
3 days ago · AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi caused a political stir during his oath-taking ceremony in the Lok Sabha by expressing solidarity with Palestine and hailing Telangana. BJP's Radha Mohan Singh, presiding over the session, assured that only the official oath would be recorded following strong objections from BJP lawmakers. Owaisi defended his statements, invoking Mahatma Gandhi's views on Palestine. Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje sought action against Owaisi's remarks, urging a retake of ...
3 days ago · As Rahul Gandhi took the dais to take the oath as Lok Sabha MP, the slogans "Jodo jodo, Bharat jodo" were raised in the Upper House of the parliament. While taking the oath as MP, Rahul Gandhi, with the constitution in his hands, said, "Jai hind jai samvidhan."
260 parliamentarians took oath in the 18th Lok Sabha opening marked by acrimony with Opposition over various issues. PM Modi invoked Emergency.
3 days ago · The oath pending, they cannot vote in the election, sources said. Today's election for the post of the Lok Sabha Speaker, already tilted in the government's favour, can push the Opposition further ...
