BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad to head Lok Sabha’s Privileges Committee
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Why in news
Speaker Om Birla reconstituted the Lok Sabha’s Committee of Privileges, appointing BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad as its chairperson.
Background
The Committee of Privileges is tasked with examining breaches of parliamentary privilege and recommending appropriate actions. The reconstituted panel includes members from various political parties including BJP, Congress, DMK, Trinamool Congress, Shiv Sena, and Samajwadi Party.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCommittee of Privileges: A parliamentary committee tasked with examining breaches of parliamentary privilege.
- PostOm Birla: Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
- FactThe committee includes members from multiple parties including BJP, Congress, DMK, TMC, Shiv Sena, and Samajwadi Party.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the Committee of Privileges in maintaining the sanctity of parliamentary proceedings and ensuring the independence of the legislature.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional autonomy: Ensuring the committee remains independent from executive influence during privilege investigations
- Procedural oversight: Balancing the protection of individual MP privileges against the collective rights of the House
Keywords: Parliamentary Privilege · Legislative Oversight · Committee System · Speaker's Authority · Accountability
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