The Lok Sabha suspended eight opposition MPs during the Budget Session 2026 for throwing papers and disrupting the proceedings. Read the full list of suspended MPs, reasons behind the protest, details of the February 3 incident, official statements, and the broader political context.
New Delhi: During the Parliament Budget Session 2026–27, a major incident took place in the Lok Sabha. On February 3, 2026, eight opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) were suspended from the Lok Sabha for the rest of the session. The suspension happened after the MPs threw paper pieces and shouted slogans, which disrupted the House proceedings. Below, we explain in full detail what happened, who the Lok Sabha suspended, and why, based on official reports available as of February 3, 2026.
What Happened in Lok Sabha on February 3, 2026
On the fifth day of the Budget Session, the Lok Sabha saw heavy disruption during Question Hour and during the discussion on the motion of thanks to President Droupadi Murmu’s address.
During the session, eight opposition MPs entered the Well of the House, shouted slogans, and threw torn paper bits. Because of this, repeated disruptions forced the House to adjourn several times.
The Chair of the House, Dilip Saikia, named the MPs for unruly and disorderly behavior. After this, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moved a resolution to suspend them under Rule 374 of the Lok Sabha rules.The House passed the resolution by voice vote, even as protests continued.
Due to the chaos, the Lok Sabha was first adjourned till 2:00 PM and later again till 3:00 PM. This incident followed similar disruptions earlier in the session, which had already caused multiple adjournments.
Full List of Suspended MPs
The Lok Sabha barred the eight suspended MPs from attending the remaining days of the Budget Session. Most of them belong to the Congress party. Below is the full list with their party names and constituencies:
- Amarinder Singh Raja Warring – Congress, Amritsar, Punjab
- Gurjeet Singh Aujla – Congress, Amritsar, Punjab
(also known as Gurdeep Singh Aujla) - Hibi Eden – Congress, Ernakulam, Kerala
- Dean Kuriakose – Congress, Idukki, Kerala
- Prashant Padole – Congress, Bhandara–Gondiya, Maharashtra
- Kiran Kumar Reddy – Congress, Bhongir, Telangana
- S Venkataraman – CPM, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
(also known as S Venkatesan) - Manickam Tagore – Congress, Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
Party-wise breakup:
• Congress: 7 MPs
• CPM: 1 MP
Reasons for the Protest and Suspension
The protest started during the debate when Rahul Gandhi raised claims about alleged Chinese aggression. This led to strong objections from BJP MPs, who opposed bringing the China issue into the discussion.
As tensions rose, opposition MPs began shouting slogans and throwing paper pieces inside the Well of the House. The Chair said this behavior showed complete disregard for the rules of Parliament.
Because of this serious misconduct, the Chair used Rule 374, which allows naming MPs for disorderly conduct. Normally, this rule bars MPs from the House for the day, but the resolution extended the suspension to the entire Budget Session.
Reactions and Statements
• Chair Dilip Saikia said the MPs disrupted the House by shouting slogans and throwing torn paper bits.
• Kiren Rijiju, the Parliamentary Affairs Minister, moved the suspension resolution and called the MPs’ behavior “extremely reprehensible” and against parliamentary rules.
As of the latest reports, there were no detailed public statements from the suspended MPs or senior opposition leaders. However, protests inside and outside the House continued after the suspensions.
Broader Context of the Budget Session 2026
The Budget Session 2026–27 has faced many disruptions. The Lok Sabha has been adjourned several times due to protests over issues such as:
• Alleged weakening of MGNREGA
• Revision of electoral rolls (SIR)
• Environmental protection concerns
• Issues related to Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir
• Foreign policy matters
The opposition, led by the INDIA bloc, says it is raising issues of public importance. The ruling party, however, accuses the opposition of deliberately blocking Parliament’s work.
This incident is similar to past events, including:
• 2020, when 7 Congress MPs were suspended for throwing papers during the Budget Session
• 2023, when a record 146 MPs were suspended during the Winter Session
With the Budget Session still ongoing, the suspension of these MPs has reduced opposition strength in the Lok Sabha and may affect discussions and debates on important upcoming bills.
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