Decline in average annual sitting of MPs

• The 17th Lok Sabha, which concluded in February 2024, witnessed a notable decline in its average annual sitting days to 55 according to a statistical study by the non-profit PRS Legislative Research.

AVERAGE ANNUAL SITTING DAYS:

• First Lok Sabha (With Jawaharlal Nehru as Leader):
  • Average: 135 days per year.
• 17th Lok Sabha (Concluded in February 2024):
  • Average: 55 days per year.
  • Total sittings: 274.
• Factors Influencing Decrease:
  • Pandemic Impact: Pandemic mentioned as one explanation for the decrease in sitting days.
• Session Adjournments:
  • 11 out of 15 sessions during the 17th Lok Sabha were adjourned early.
  • Resulted in the cancellation of 40 scheduled sittings.
• Year-wise Sitting Days:
  • Lowest Sitting Days: Parliament sat for the lowest number of days in 2020 – a total of 33 days.
• Constitutional Position:
  • Deputy Speaker Absence:
• 17th Lok Sabha operated without a Deputy Speaker.
• Constitutionally mandated position as per Article 93.