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Suspended MPs Set to Return as Parliamentary Affairs Minister Joshi Confirms Revocation

When asked about the revocation of suspended MPs, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi says, “All (suspensions) will be revoked. I have spoken with the (Lok Sabha) Speaker and (Rajya Sabha) Chairman, I have also requested them on behalf of the government. This is the jurisdiction of the Speaker and the Chairman. So, we have requested both of them to speak with the concerned privileged committees, revoke the suspension and give them the opportunity to come to the House. Both of them agreed.

“Yes,” he says when asked if the suspended MPs will come to the House from tomorrow.

Srushti Sharma

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