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This was Lok Sabha’s most productive session in the past 15 years http://t.co/ZzMjC3JZXQ

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"In all, 13 Bills were introduced in this session, and 8 of them were passed within the session. This quick work should be read as a sign of abdication by Parliament of its duty to scrutinize Bills, rather than as a sign of efficiency," M R Madhavan writes for @the_hindu today.

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The Bihar Assembly Elections for 243 constituencies will be held in three phases from Oct 28th. The elections will be conducted through EVMs and VVPAT. Thread on how they work and how votes are counted: (1/8)

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On this day in 1996: Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda introduced the Constitution (81st A) Bill in Parliament to reserve a third of the seats for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. In 1996 (the 11th LS), there were 41 women in the House. Today, in the 17th LS, there are 79

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JUST IN: 26 new Bills are listed for introduction in the #WinterSession , including three Ordinances, the Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2021, and the Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021. Supplementary budget is also expected to be tabled. 1/

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The original constitution of India was handwritten by Prem Behari Narain Raizada. #ConstitutionDay

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Update: The Home Affairs Committee has submitted its final reports on the three Criminal Law Reforms Bills. The reports can be accessed on the links below:

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The applications for LAMP 2022-23 are now open! To know more about the LAMP Fellowship, visit To apply, visit #LAMPFellowship2022_23 #LAMPFellow

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Many thanks @RamMNK for interacting with the LAMP 2019-20 batch and for mentoring LAMP Fellows over the years!

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Applications for the LAMP Fellowship 2023-24 are now open! Apply for one-of-a-kind opportunity to work with MPs and learn about Parliament, policy, and politics. Link to apply: Deadline: December 29, 2022

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The world of Parliament, Politics & Public Policy is just one step away. To know more about this exciting opportunity to be mentored by an MP, visit To apply for LAMP 2020-21, visit Deadline: 26 Jan, 2020

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The responsibility for a disruption-free session rests on political parties on both sides of the aisle. A functioning session will allow the Oppn to hold the govt accountable & for the govt to receive feedback, Chakshu Roy writes in @HindustanTimes today.

Why the monsoon session matters

Both to scrutinise legislative proposals, and hold the government accountable, the political class must ensure a working Parliament

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Excited to announce that the applications for LAMP 2021-22 are now open! To know more about the LAMP Fellowship, visit: To apply, visit:

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In response to COVID-19, Bihar, UP, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala have reduced the emoluments of their legislators. What will be its impact in terms of savings as a percentage of total budgeted expenditure in 2020-21? (4/5)

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Congratulations Nirja Shah, former LAMP Fellow (Batch of 2018-19) on clearing UPSC CSE and getting AIR 213. @nirja04

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Electronic Voting Machines were introduced in 1982 and have been in use since to conduct both general and assembly elections. The Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail, a later addition to the EVMs, provides a visual verification to the voter after the vote is cast. (2/8)

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Hear from our alum Anant Kapoor on his experience with the LAMP Fellowship. The last day to apply for LAMP 2021-22 is this Sunday, January 17, 2021.

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Are you passionate about Parliament, Public Policy and Politics? Applications for the LAMP Fellowship, Batch of 2019-20 are now open. Visit to know more! To apply, visit-

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The Day is finally here! Applications for the LAMP Fellowship 2024-25 are now open. Apply for an exciting opportunity to work with MPs and learn about Parliament, policy, and politics. Link to apply: Deadline: December 23, 2023

LAMP Fellowship 2024-25: Application Form

The application must be submitted no later than 11:45 PM IST on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to avoid last minute technical issues. Before applying, please...

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Chakshu Roy traces back the open ballot system to the 1998 Rajya Sabha elections in Maharashtra and the subsequent report by the Rajya Sabha’s Ethics Committee.

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LAMP Fellows from the current batch, Shubham Singh and Shashank Pandey, share how the diverse academic backgrounds of the LAMP cohort add to the experience of the Fellowship. #LAMPFellowship2022_23 #LAMPFellow

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What are the various devices available to an MP to represent citizens and hold the govt. accountable in Parliament? Hear Mr. Asaduddin Owaisi speak on the importance of Parliamentary procedures as part of PRS Annual Conference from 2016.

Importance of Parliamentary procedures

Hear Mr. Asaduddin Owaisi talk about the different devices available to an MP to represent citizens and hold the government accountable. This video was recor...

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M R Madhavan writes for The Hindu today: The three 2020 labour codes together have 411 clauses and 13 schedules and come to 350 pages. The Business Advisory Committee of the Lok Sabha has allocated 3 hours for them to be discussed and passed this week.

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Comparison of tax under the current indirect tax system and the GST regime

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The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 has been introduced in #RajyaSabha .

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Mark your calendars! Applications for the LAMP Fellowship 2024-25 will open on December 1, 2023. Apply for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to work with an MP and to get front row tickets to Parliament, policy, and politics. Register here to be notified:

LAMP Fellowship 2024-25: Sign up to get notified

Enter your email address below to get notified from PRS Legislative Research about the opening of the next application cycle. Hear what Fellows and Members of Parliament have to say about the...

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There’s less than FIVE DAYS left to apply for the LAMP Fellowship. The LAMP Fellowship is one of the best opportunities for young professionals and graduates under the age of 25 to explore policymaking and politics in India. 1/

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बिहार में 28 अक्टूबर से तीन चरणों में विधानसभा चुनाव होने वाले हैं। यहां 243 निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों के लिए ईवीएम और वीवीपैट के जरिए चुनाव होंगे। आगे पढ़ें कि ये कैसे काम करते हैं और वोटों की गिनती कैसे होती है: (1/8)

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JUST IN: 15 new Bills are listed for introduction in the #BudgetSession2022 , including the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2022, the Emigration Bill, 2022, and the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022. 1/

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Three Bills are listed for introduction in #LokSabha through the Supplementary List of Business: - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 - The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 - The Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023

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The EVM has two parts - a control unit with the polling officer and a balloting unit inside the voting compartment for voters to record their votes. (3/8)

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The 10th batch of the LAMP Fellowship has commenced this week. Welcome to the batch of 2020-21!

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We just realized there's been a mistake in the table. As per the Ordinance approved by the UP Cabinet, overtime pay is not required to be paid. Please disregard the picture in the original tweet and refer to the corrected table below:

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Article 93 of the Constitution states that Lok Sabha will choose two Members of the House to be Speaker and Deputy Speaker as soon as possible. In the 17th Lok Sabha, the post of Deputy Speaker has remained vacant for 1340 days.

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PRS Update | Now find Bills and Acts from all State Legislatures on our website! PRS has the largest repository of legislation in the country. And, it is constantly growing.

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#JobAlert PRS is now hiring! To know about open positions, visit .

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The 13th Batch of LAMP Fellowship begins today. Welcome to the Batch of 2023-24!

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Read our summary of the National Education Policy 2020 here: The NEP 2020 is set to replace the National Policy on Education, 1986.

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. @asadowaisi will be discussing "how do people's concerns reach Parliament?" #PRS2016

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#LAMPFellowship Applications will close at 11:45 PM on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023. Please note that no extension on the deadline will be provided. Please submit your applications ahead of time to avoid last minute rush/ technical delays.

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Sign up for an experience where no two days are the same. Applications for the LAMP Fellowship 2024-25 close on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 at 11:45 PM IST. Apply ahead of the deadline to avoid last minute rush/ technical issues.

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@asadowaisi @ShashiTharoor @ManishTewari @SatpathyLive @VijayKChy @asadowaisi on the Anti-Defection Law...

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These repeal and replace IPC, CrPC and the Indian Evidence Act respectively.

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Three Bills are listed for introduction in #LokSabha through the Supplementary List of Business: - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 - The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 - The Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023

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Track the daily business in Parliament with our new app 'PRS Parliament Today'. Download on Android: Download on iOS:

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Hurriedly-made and inadequately-scrutinised laws hardly ever achieve their desired outcomes. All bills must go through pre-legislative process before being brought to Parliament and they must be examined by Committees before passing, Chakshu Roy writes for the @IndianExpress .

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Chakshu Roy argues in favour of scrapping the anti-defection law: "Over the last 35 years, the anti-defection law has had zero success. But it has been successful in severely damaging the legislative framework of the country." Read the full article here:

The anti-defection law has failed. It is time to scrap it | Opinion

It doesn’t prevent legislators from shifting loyalties when they wish, but stifles their voice on policy issues

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Highlights from . @asadowaisi speech yesterday @ #PRS2016 Conference:

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Are you enthusiastic about policy-making?Are you interested to closely understand how Parliament works? Applications for #LAMPFellowship 2018-19 are now open!![] You can apply by filling up the form at:

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We have published our first Annual Review of State Laws report! It is a comprehensive analysis of the legislative work done by 19 state legislatures in 2020 and provides an overview of state laws passed. Read here:

Annual Review of State Laws 2020

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Through the Control Unit of the EVM, the polling officer releases a ballot. This then enables the voter to press the button on the balloting unit against the candidate and symbol of their choice. (4/8)

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The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019 has been passed in #LokSabha

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Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha stand adjourned sine-die and are only expected to meet after the general elections. With the conclusion of 17th Lok Sabha, we have looked at the working of Parliament and participation of MPs. (Image:ANI) #thread on highlights:

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#PRSConference | Session 2 is about to begin! Panelists will discuss how the Anti-Defection Law affects the accountability of an MP to their voters. How does it affect their ability to voice their own concerns opposed to the party view?

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Listen in to Member of Parliament from Lok Sabha Mr. Ram Mohan Naidu on why the #LAMPFellowship is a great opportunity to understand India as a whole. @RamMNK Applications for the next cohort close next Sunday, Jan 9 at 11.45 PM IST.

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The VVPAT system attached to the EVM generates a paper slip and displays it for 7 seconds to allow the voter to verify that their vote is cast correctly before the slip drops into a sealed box. (5/8)

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The voting for #RajyaSabha members is not confidential. In the open ballot system, MLAs are required to show their votes to the party before casting them. Why was this system introduced and how has it evolved since? Read about it here: #RajyaSabhaElections

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Given that global corporations and parliamentary committees of many other countries have addressed the security and confidentiality concerns while working online, there is no reason that the Indian Parliament cannot adopt remote working tools, M R Madhavan writes for The Hindu.

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After polling when the votes are counted, the printed VVPAT slips from 5 randomly selected polling stations in each Assembly Constituency are matched against the EVM results. The final result for the constituency is declared after the VVPAT matching process is completed. (6/8)

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All three Bills passed in #LokSabha . #MonsoonSession2020

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Now being discussed in Lok Sabha: -The Occupational Safety, Health And Working Conditions Code, 2020. -The Industrial Relations Code, 2020. -The Code on Social Security, 2020. #MonsoonSession2020 #LokSabha

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#Parliament 's sitting calendar should be sacrosanct. The rough timeframe of Assembly elections is known well in advance. So the session dates can be fixed beforehand to ensure that the sittings of LS and RS don’t have to be cut short, Chakshu Roy writes in today's @HindustanTimes

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In case of a discrepancy between the VVPAT count and the EVM results, the printed paper slips count is taken as final as per the Conduct of Elections Rules, 1961. Source and picture credit: @ECISVEEP (7/8)

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JUST IN: The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 is on the Lok Sabha's agenda for Monday, the first day of the #WinterSession . The Bill is expected to be introduced, discussed and passed.

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"In the first 20 years of Parliament, LS met for an average of about 120 days a year. This has come down to about 70 days in the last decade." Chakshu Roy looks at the legal provisions, conventions of calling Parliament into session, & proposals for increasing their sitting days.

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Several states have relaxed their labour laws in the past week. What are these changes and how will they affect the workers? Read our latest blog to find out. #MadhyaPradesh #Gujarat #Rajasthan #Haryana , #Uttarakhand #HimachalPradesh #UttarPradesh

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Chakshu Roy writes in today's @timesofindia about the legislative impact of Dr. S Muthulakshmi Reddi, the first woman lawmaker in the country, who also championed the cause of reservation for women in elected bodies.

India’s first woman lawmaker had to make her mark in a sea of men | India News - Times of India

India News: In January 1930, the Madras Legislative Council was discussing a law on prostitution.

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The 12th Batch of the LAMP Fellowship begins today. Welcome to the Batch of 2022-23!

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Yesterday, the Cabinet approved an Ordinance to bring urban and multi-state cooperative banks under the supervision of the RBI. This will be the 11th ordinance to be brought into force since the Parliament adjourned on March 23rd. Thread compiling all Ordinances announced so far:

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The link to the copy of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 can be read here:

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#KeralaBudget : Allocation for key sectors: ▪️14.6% of its total expenditure on education ▪️5.5% on health ▪️5.2% on agriculture and allied activities Read more highlights from the Kerala Budget here: (5/6)

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The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 has been passed by #RajyaSabha .

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#CommitteeAlert The Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change is scheduled to meet to hear views on “Environment and Public Health: Steps to be taken” from various representatives.

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Thread on how MLA salaries are determined in India and elsewhere: In most states, state legislators decide their salaries and allowances by passing a law in their respective state legislatures. In states such as Bihar, an Act delegates the power to the state government. (1/5)

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A thread comparing some of the 2020 National Education Policy’s recommendations with the current situation of education in the country:

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Major Supreme Court judgments in 2019-20: - Striking down RBI’s ban on cryptocurrencies - Directing telecom companies to pay all outstanding dues to DoT - Striking down rules which restructure the composition of tribunals

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#FarmLaws were first promulgated as Ordinances in June 2020. Today, a Bill to repeal them was passed in both Houses of Parliament. A quick look at the legislative developments in between: #WinterSession2021

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Supriya Sule: I congratulate every LAMP and parent who sent their child to us.

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Since Ministers cannot hold Chairmanship of Parliamentary Committees, today’s #CabinetReshuffle will lead to a change in the Chairmanship of the following Committees: - JPC on the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 - Committee on Public Undertakings (continued)

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Thank you @derekobrienmp for interacting with our LAMP Fellows!

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Listen to @SrikarVChin from LAMP 2017-18 talk about the impact of his work as the Coordinator of a huge Healthcare project initiated by the Lok Sabha MP @ianuragthakur Applications for LAMP Fellowship 2019-20 are now open. To apply, visit:

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This session, Lok Sabha has been working for more than its scheduled time. Till July 16, 2019, Lok Sabha's productivity is at 128% which is the highest for any session in the past 20 years.

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India uses almost twice the amount of water to grow crops as compared to China and US

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Setting the context for the Winter Session, the Vice President will be delivering a lecture on the "Importance of legislatures":

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Now being discussed in Lok Sabha: -The Occupational Safety, Health And Working Conditions Code, 2020. -The Industrial Relations Code, 2020. -The Code on Social Security, 2020. #MonsoonSession2020 #LokSabha

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Help us spread the word: PRS is hiring for the following positions: -- Analyst -- Associate Analyst -- Programme Associate Click on the link to know more.

Opportunities at PRS

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We at PRS have launched a new section on our website to inform the discussion on #COVID2019 in India. Visit

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To know how your constituency MLA has been functioning in the Bihar State Assembly in the last five years, visit our website: (8/8)

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Message from Dy. Chair: Dr. Sanjay Singh, Rajya Sabha member from INC, Assam has resigned. Chairman has accepted his resignation.

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The Essential Defence Services Ordinance, 2021 was promulgated yesterday. The Ordinance text is available here:

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The Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was discussed and passed in #LokSabha in 26 minutes. In #RajyaSabha , the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Amendment) Bill, 2021 was discussed and passed in ~2 hours. #WinterSession2021

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#TodayinParliament The Election Laws (A) Bill, 2021 to be introduced in Lok Sabha. A Member to call the attention of the Sports and YA Minister on 'Khelo India Scheme and Sports Infrastructure.' Discussion on the #Omicron variant of COVID-19 virus to continue in Rajya Sabha.

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For all those who were waiting for this moment, the applications for LAMP 2020-21 are now open. Visit to know more about the LAMP Fellowship & to apply.

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#JobAlert PRS is #hiring for an Analyst in the research team. Members of the research team prepare briefing notes on Bills in Parliament and state assemblies, policy developments and budgets.

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The Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 passed in #LokSabha . #WinterSession2021

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Three Bills for which Committee Reports have been tabled are also listed: - The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Reg) Bill, 2020 - The NIPER (Amendment) Bill, 2021 - The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Snr. Citizens (A) Bill, 2019 2/

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UPDATE: The 24 Standing Committees of Parliament have been reconstituted for 2022-23. - 11 Committees will be headed by new Chairpersons - 11 Committees continue to retain the same Chairpersons as last year - Chairpersons of two Committees are yet to be named Breakdown: 1/

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Two Sunday reads from @PRSLegislative by Chakshu Roy and MR Madhavan: first, on the history of the open ballot system in RS elections and second, on the anti-defection law.

Anti-defection law doesn’t work at crunch time. It needs to be scrapped

The complexities of the anti-defection law have surfaced again in the recent developments in Maharashtra. There are several questions that need to be decided. Can the Speaker (or in his absence, the...

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#ParliamentSpecialSession With the #WomensReservationBill being introduced today, here's a look at women's representation in numbers: #Thread 1/

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The 2023 #WinterSession concluded a day before schedule on Dec 21st. Here's a look at how Parliament functioned, in numbers:

Functioning of Parliament in Winter Session

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The Home Affairs Committee has tabled its report on the 3 Bills replacing IPC, CrPC, & the Evidence Act. These Bills are listed for discussion & passing during the ongoing #WinterSession . Our analysis of the 3 Bills is out now, along with a cover note that discusses key themes.

Criminal Law Reforms

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5 years

Today marks the last day of #16thLokSabha . This Lok Sabha held its sessions between June 2014 to February 2019. During these five years, 133 Bills were passed and 45 Ordinances were promulgated. We highlight below some key trends that have emerged in the last five years.

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