Lok Sabha’s First Session: Om Birla Re-elected as Speaker, Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition
The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha concluded with a productivity of 103%, as announced by Speaker Om Birla. The session included 7 sittings over 34 hours, the re-election of Om Birla as Speaker, and the introduction of the Council of Ministers by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rahul Gandhi was appointed as Leader of Opposition. The session saw 539 new members taking the oath, 68 members discussing the President’s Address, and 338 papers being laid out.
Key Highlights
- 7 sittings conducted over 34 hours
- Om Birla re-elected as Speaker
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced the Council of Ministers
- Rahul Gandhi appointed as Leader of Opposition
- 539 new members took the oath
- 68 members discussed the President’s Address
- 338 papers laid out
