14th Lok Sabha

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Parliament of the
State of Vishwamitra

विश्वामित्र का संसद
14th Parliament
Logo of the House of the People
Type
Type
Term limits
One Year
History
Founded22 November 2021
Preceded by13th Lok Sabha
Leadership
Protem Speaker
Rashtradhyaksh (ex-officio)
The Count of Mullins
since 16 February 2022
Deputy Speaker
Currently vacant
The Duke of Pragjyotisha, NPC
since 22 November 2021
The Lord Cooper of Ottawa, SDP
since 27 January 2022
Structure
Seats20
Political groups
Government: (16)
  •   NPC (16)

Opposition: (4)

  •   SDP (3)
  •   Independent (1)
Elections
First past the post
Last election
November 2021
Next election
On or before November 2022
Meeting place
Discord

The 14th Lok Sabha was formed by the members elected in the November 2021 general election. General election took place throughout the nation in three phases on 13, 14 and 21 November 2021 while the results to which were declared on 22 November 2021. Out of the 20 constituencies, members were elected unopposed from 15 constituencies. Election to the Boragaon constituency of Purvanchal was cancelled due to no candidates filling their nominations, while NPC candidate Farhaz Hazarika was elected from two constituencies.

The National People's Congress was able to secure a comfortable majority after winning in 17 constituencies, while the newly formed Green Socialist Party emerged as the chief opposition party after winning in two constituencies. On 22 November 2021, Farhaz Hazarika, the President of the National People's Congress was elected as the Party's Leader in the Parliament, while NPC Vice-president Rory Leonard was named as the Party's Deputy Leader. As the leader of the single-largest party, Farhaz Hazarika was appointed as the Prime Minister of Vishwamitra by the Rashtradhyaksh. Meanwhile, Green Socialist Party elected its Chairperson David Brooke as the party's leader in the parliament, while Deputy Chairperson Su Yi-An was elected as the party's deputy parliamentary leader. David Brooke was recognized as the Leader of the Opposition.

The first sitting of the 14th Parliament took place on 24 and 25 November 2021 when all elected members took the oath of office or affirmation, while the customary Address to the Parliament by the Rashtradhyaksh took place on 26 November 2021. In continuation of traditions laid forth in the 12th Parliament, a motion to nominate Rashtradhyaksh Varuna Sriraya as the Speaker of the House was moved by Prime Minister and Leader of the House Farhaz Hazarika and supported by the Leader of the Opposition David Brooke. However, Brooke resigned from the parliament and relinquished his citizenship on 3 December after trying to coerce the Government.

Members

Party-wise distribution of seats

Party Abbr. Seats Leader in the Parliament
National People's Congress NPC 16 Farhaz Hazarika
Social Democratic Party SDP 3 William Cooper
Independent IND 1
Vacant Vac. 0
TOTAL 20  –

List of members

No. Constituency Name of elected member Party affiliation
Purvanchal
1 Maligaon Lord Vlasyn
(resigned on 31 January 2022)
National People's Congress
Count of Suffolk
(elected on 8 May 2022)
Independent
2 Rajagriha Charles Burgardt
(resigned on 27 December 2021)
National People's Congress
Lorenzo Marquez
(elected on 25 January 2022)
Social Democratic Party
3 National Capital Constituency Duke of Stettin
(resigned on 27 December 2021)
National People's Congress
Kevin Doan
(elected on 25 January 2022)
National People's Congress
4 Boragaon Rey Jr. Mancio
(elected on 10 December 2021)
National People's Congress
5 Kalapani Count of Griffith National People's Congress
6 Rashtra Niwas Duke of Pragjyotisha National People's Congress
Beltola
7 Brikshasthana Princess Anoushkaa
(resigned on 18 March 2022)
National People's Congress
Thomas Jacobs
(elected on 8 May 2022)
Independent
8 Bhetapara Count of Mullins National People's Congress
9 Basant Bahar Prince Abhiraj National People's Congress
Uttaranchal
10 Gotanagar Matthew Xia National People's Congress
11 Radisson Andrew Perdomo National People's Congress
Madhya Prant
12 Noonmati Lord Deka National People's Congress
13 Dhirenpara Su Yi-An Independent [a]
Kamrupa
14 Dadara Duke of Karad
(resigned on 22 December 2021)
National People's Congress
Lord Cooper of Ottawa
(elected on 23 January 2022)
Social Democratic Party
15 National List David Brooke
(resigned on 3 December 2021)
Green Socialist Party
Lord Tonna
(elected on 21 December 2021)
National People's Congress
16 Chandril Count of Granville
(resigned on 7 February 2022)
National People's Congress
Rafe Burfield
(elected on 11 May 2022)
Independent
Basistha
17 Basistha City Duke of Pragjyotisha
(resigned on 23 November 2021)
National People's Congress
Lord Cooper of Ottawa
(elected on 13 December; expelled on 17 December 2021)
National People's Congress
Kaarel Luikmel
(elected on 23 January 2022)
Social Democratic Party
18 Basistha Rural Lord Singh National People's Congress
19 Basistha Central Ezri Ambriz National People's Congress
Federal territories
20 Chandrabans Princess Bishakha National People's Congress

Important events

Vote of non-confidence against Speaker Tonna

A vote of non-confidence was moved against then Speaker Matthew Tonna on 14 February 2022 by Leader of the Opposition and SDP parliamentarian William Cooper. This was also the first vote of no-confidence that was initiated against a senior state official. Cooper presented several claims and evidentiary documents regarding the Speaker who according to him had violated the Constitution and had remarks of transphobia (out of Vishwamitra and prior to his becoming the Speaker).

Meanwhile, Councillor Jayden Dagsa jumped to the defense of the Speaker who cited that the constitution limits its jurisdiction on citizens, while Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rory Leonard reminded all about the contributions made by Matthew Tonna to the House since assuming the office of the Speaker. Lengthy debates continued throughout the day with other parliamentarians and Prime Minister Farhaz Hazarika expressing their opinion on the motion. Out of the parliament, several individuals called for Tonna to resign. Finally, Speaker Tonna issued a letter of apology for his actions and with a promise that the same shall not be repeated.

The voting on the motion began the next day, on 15 February 2022 and was due to end at 10 pm IST. Two of the opposition MPs cross voted against the motion. However, later in the evening, Speaker Matthew Tonna chose to resign from his position citing reasons and subsequently nominated Tyler Mullins as his successor, despite that needing a formal approval from the members of the House.

Legislations

Bill no. Name of the bill/act Date introduced Introduced by Status Date gazetted
6/2021 Digital Ethics Act, 2021[1] 1 December 2021 Charles Burgardt, Minister of Law and Justice Passed 2 December 2021[2]
7/2021 Free Speech and Civility Act, 2021[3] 2 December 2021 Jayden Dagsa, Minister of Culture Passed 3 December 2021[4]
8/2021 Vishwamitran Intellectual Property Code, 2021[5] 4 December 2021 Jayden Dagsa, Minister of Culture Passed 7 December 2021[6]
- Ratification of the Charter of the Cupertino Alliance, 2021[7] 9 December 2021 Rory Leonard, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Passed 11 December 2021
9/2021 Speakers and Deputy Speakers Act, 2021[8] 13 December 2021 Rory Leonard, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Passed 17 December 2021[9]
10/2021 Bicameral Legislature Act, 2021[10] 14 December 2021 Rory Leonard, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Passed 17 December 2021[11]
11/2021 Expansion of Territorial Administration Act, 2021[12] 21 December 2021 Farhaz Hazarika, Prime Minister & Minister of States and Territorial Affairs Passed 29 December 2021[13]
12/2021 National Heroes Entitlements Act, 2021[14] 23 December 2021 Michal Nowacki, Minister of Culture Passed 29 December 2021[15]
13/2021 Amendment to Bicameral Legislature Act, 2021[16] 27 December 2021 Rory Leonard, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Passed 29 December 2021[17]
1/2022
2/2022 9 June 2022 Passed
3/2022
4/2022
5/2022
6/2022
7/2022

References and notes

References

  1. "Digital Ethics Act, 2021". Google Docs. Parliament of Vishwamitra. 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
  2. "Digital Ethics Bill - Gazette Version". Twitter. Gazette of Vishwamitra. 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  3. "Free Speech and Civility Act". Google Docs. Parliament of Vishwamitra. 2021. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
  4. "Free Speech and Civility Act - Gazette Version". Twitter. Gazette of Vishwamitra. 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
  5. "Vishwamitran Intellectual Property Code, 2021". Google Docs. Parliament of Vishwamitra. 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  6. "Vishwamitran Intellectual Property Code, 2021 - Gazette Version". Google Docs. Gazette of Vishwamitra. 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
  7. "Charter of the Cupertino Alliance, 2021". Google Docs. Cupertino Alliance. 2021. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  8. "Bill on Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Parliament, 2021". Google Docs. Parliament of Vishwamitra. 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
  9. "Speakers and Deputy Speakers Act, 2021 - Gazette Version". Twitter. Gazette of Vishwamitra. 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  10. "Bicameral Legislature Act, 2021". Google Docs. Parliament of Vishwamitra. 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  11. "Bicameral Legislature Act, 2021 - Gazette Version". Twitter. Gazette of Vishwamitra. 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  12. "Expansion of Territorial Administration Bill, 2021". Google Docs. Parliament of Vishwamitra. 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
  13. "Expansion of Territorial Administration Act, 2021 - Gazette Version". Twitter. Gazette of Vishwamitra. 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  14. "Bill to establish entitlements for National Heroes 2021". Google Docs. Parliament of Vishwamitra. 2021. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  15. "National Heroes Entitlements Act, 2021 - Gazette Version". Twitter. Gazette of Vishwamitra. 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  16. "Amendment to Bicameral Legislature Act, 2021". Google Docs. Parliament of Vishwamitra. 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  17. "Gazette: Amendment to Bicameral Legislature Act, 2021". Google Docs. Gazette of Vishwamitra. 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.

Notes

  1. Su Yi-An was elected to the House of the People as a candidate of the Green Socialist Party. However, he resigned his party membership on 8 December 2021 and has since then been an independent member of the parliament.

See also