Suspended MPs Barred from Entering Parliament Chambers, Lobby, Galleries

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha Secretariat issued a circular for the suspended MPs, barring them from entering the Parliament chamber, lobby and galleries. A total of 141 MPs have been suspended including 95 from Lok Sabha and 46 from Rajya Sabha.

“As a result, the following consequences arise from their suspension and remain in force during the period of suspension: they cannot enter chambers, Lobby and galleries. They stand suspended from sittings of Parliamentary Committees of which they may be a member, No item is put down in the List of Business in their name,” read the Lok Sabha circular.

“No notice tabled by them is acceptable during the period of their suspension. They cannot vote at elections to committees held during the period of their suspension. They are not entitled to the daily allowance for the period of suspension if suspended from the service of the House for the remainder of the session, as their stay at the place of duty cannot be regarded as a residence on duty under section 2(d) of Salary. Allowances and Pensions of Members of Parliament Act, 1954, as amended from time to time,” the circular added.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said a nationwide protest will be held on December 22 against the suspension of 141 MPs.

The MPs were suspended following a ruckus over the demand by the Opposition for a statement from Union Minister Amit Shah on the Parliament security breach incident.