Reportedly congress leader priyanka gandhi officially entered the lok sabha on thursday as an elected Member of parliament (MP) after securing the wayanad seat in Kerala. Known for her dynamic leadership and influential presence within the congress party, priyanka has long been a key figure among party workers and the opposition parties. As the party’s General Secretary and a prominent face of the congress, the question on many minds is: where will priyanka gandhi sit in the Lok Sabha? The seating arrangement for MPs in the lok sabha is governed by Rule 4 of the Procedure and Conduct of the Lok Sabha. According to these rules, the Speaker of the house holds the authority to decide where each mp will sit. This is based on a framework known as the “Directions by the Speaker," which allows the Speaker to allocate seats in accordance with the party’s strength and standing in the House.
Perhaps since priyanka gandhi is entering parliament for the first time, and the wayanad seat was won in a by-election, her seat has not been pre-determined. This brings up the question: where exactly will she sit in the Lok Sabha? It’s clear that priyanka will sit on the left side of the Speaker, as members of the opposition parties, including the congress, traditionally occupy the left side in the Lok Sabha. Additionally, she will be seated among the congress MPs, as her seat allocation will fall within the designated area for the party’s representatives.
Moreover as a first-time mp, priyanka is unlikely to be seated in the very front rows. The second or third row seems like a more plausible option. These rows are typically where key party leaders and seasoned MPs sit. Given Priyanka’s role as one of the top campaigners for the congress during the elections and her high standing within the party, it’s expected that she will be assigned a prominent seat in the second or third row, where she can sit alongside other congress leaders.
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