Today's Explainer: Akhilesh distanced himself from Rahul, is Congress behind this? Everything you need to know about the new seating arrangement in Lok Sabha

Along with Reddy, many senior MPs appeared unhappy with the new seating arrangement in the Lok Sabha, because under the new arrangement, members of one party will no longer be able to sit together at the same place. MPs will have to sit away from other MPs of their party.

Akhilesh Yadav also did not seem happy with the new seating arrangement. According to experts, India Alliance MPs blame Congress for seat sharing.

Question 3: Why are the parties of INDIA block blaming Congress? Answer: The seat allotment of the MPs of the India Alliance was with the Congress, because the responsibility of seating the opposition leaders lies with the largest opposition party. On this, the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker had issued a statement saying that, 'We allocate blocks to the opposition. Opposition leaders give suggestions for party seat allocation.

According to experts, cameras are also one of the reasons for the allegations against Congress. The cameras installed in Parliament focus on the 8th Block. MPs give more importance to live telecast of House proceedings, because it gives them a chance to be seen on television. This increases stature among the public and constituencies. In such a situation, MPs are not liking getting back row seats.

The Indian Express quoted a senior MP from the India Alliance as saying, 'Now Congress has given only a few seats in the prime block to its ally leaders and has kept most of the seats with itself. This is not according to the idea of ​​the alliance. Congress wants every small party to support it, but they do not want to share power.

Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav in the first row of the 8th block during the monsoon session.

Question 4: Why was there a need for a new seating arrangement and who are considered prime seats? Answer: According to experts, due to the new building and political equations, there is a need for a new seating arrangement in the winter session.

The new seating arrangement has been made keeping in mind the design and seating capacity of the new Parliament House. For every group of 24 or 28 seats, parties have been given one front row seat, so that all the parties can get seats properly. According to the new seating arrangement in the Lok Sabha, India Alliance has been given 7 seats in the front row.

However, on this the Indian Alliance says that the government has changed the seats due to fear of opposition parties raising their voice together. The government wants to suppress the voice of the opposition by dividing the opposition parties.

Experts say that the prime seats in the Lok Sabha are the front 4 row seats of the 1st and 8th blocks. The camera focuses more on these seats.

Apart from the special session, there are three sessions in the Lok Sabha every year. This includes the Budget Session (February-March), Monsoon Session (July-August) and Winter Session (November-December). During this period, new seating arrangements may be made every time. Seats are changed keeping in mind the needs of senior MPs, ministers and speakers. Now the Lok Sabha Hall has seating capacity for 888 members.

Question 5: How is it decided which MP will sit where? answer: There is a fixed rule of Parliament to decide the meeting arrangements of MPs. The seating arrangement of MPs is decided according to Rule 4 of the 'Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business' of the Lok Sabha. This order is decided by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per the rulebook.

Speakers also cannot deviate from the rules and change the seating arrangement. Direction 122(A) of Chapter 9 of the Rule Book prescribes a formula for seating arrangement. Seats are allotted based on the number of MPs of the party and seating capacity.

Question 6: After the seat is decided, can the MP sit on another seat? answer: According to the rulebook 'Procedure and Procedure of the Lok Sabha', every MP is allotted a fixed seat in the Lok Sabha. Usually the MP has to sit on the same seat. However, this is not a rigid rule. Depending on the situation, MPs can change their places during debate and discussion. Even when the attendance in the House is less, the MPs come and sit close to make the proceedings easier.

Question 7: Where are the MPs made ministers seated in the Lok Sabha? answer: Even if a minister is not a member of the Lok Sabha, he can sit in the Lok Sabha during the discussion. Being a member of the Cabinet, his meetings are held on the Treasury Bench. Similar arrangement is made in Rajya Sabha also.

Understand with example- Seats remain vacant for ministers like Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Health Minister JP Nadda. This minister is not always present in the House due to his work.

Question 8: What is treasury bench and opposition bench and why is it called treasury bench? answer: Treasury Bench is the seating area of ​​Parliament where government ministers and prominent members of the ruling party sit. This name is taken from the British Parliament. Treasury means treasury and the bench from which the financial affairs of the country are controlled is called treasury bench. The Cabinet has authority over financial matters in the country.

The responsibility of country's policy-making rests on this bench. The treasury bench in Parliament is the first block to the right of the Speaker. The Prime Minister sits in the front row of this block, on the left. Next to him sit key members of the cabinet like the Home Minister, Defense Minister, External Affairs Minister.

The place where members of the opposition party sit in Parliament is called the Opposition Bench. It is on the left side of the speaker. The floor leaders of the opposition sit in the first row of the first block of the opposition bench. These are the seats right in front of the treasury bench, which is the symbolism of the confrontation between the party and the opposition.

Question 9: Who are the people sitting at the table right in front of the speaker, what work do they do? answer: In Parliament, the area with the table below, just in front of the Speaker, is called the 'Well of the House'. The Secretary General of the Lok Sabha sits here. Other senior officers of the Secretariat are also present along with the General Secretary. The Secretary General and senior officers assist the Speaker in parliamentary work and procedure. Apart from this, records of the debates and work taking place in the House are prepared. This bench is responsible for official activities in Parliament.

Question 10: Where do the Speaker and the Vice President sit when the President is present in Parliament? answer: President is the highest post of the country. Therefore, when the President is present in Parliament, he sits on the Speaker's chair. Sitting arrangements for the Speaker of the House are made next to him. During the joint session of Parliament, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is placed on the left side of the President and the Vice President's chair is placed on the right side. Usually the President is present only for the address at the beginning of the Parliament session and in the joint session.

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Research cooperation- Anmol Sharma

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