Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha, constitutionally known as the House of the People, is the lower house of the Parliament of India. It operates under the Constitution of India, which came into effect on 26 January 1950. The first general elections were held in 1951–52, and the first Lok Sabha was constituted in April 1952. Its first sitting took place on 13 May 1952. Members of the Lok Sabha are directly elected by citizens from parliamentary constituencies across India. The House has a normal term of five years unless dissolved earlier. It plays a central role in passing legislation, approving government expenditure and taxation, debating national issues, and holding the Union government accountable. The first Speaker was G. V. Mavalankar. Throughout its history, the Lok Sabha has considered major legislative, economic, social and constitutional questions and has served as a central forum for democratic representation.

The Lok Sabha is a central institution of India's parliamentary democracy. 1. It provides direct representation to citizens through elected Members of Parliament. 2. It debates and passes legislation on social, economic, administrative and constitutional matters. 3. It exercises financial control by considering taxation proposals and government expenditure through the Union Budget. 4. It holds the Council of Ministers accountable through questions, debates, motions and other parliamentary procedures. 5. It participates in constitutional amendments and major legislative reforms. 6. Parliamentary committees examine government spending, public accounts, Bills and the work of government departments. 7. It provides a national platform for representatives from different states, constituencies and political parties. 8. Its debates and proceedings allow elected representatives to raise public concerns and scrutinise government policy.