INDIA Bloc leaders enter 18th Lok Sabha together in a show of unity
New Delhi: All MPs from the Opposition INDIA bloc have entered the Lok Sabha together at the commencement of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha. The leaders gathered at the location where the statue of Mahatma Gandhi was placed earlier, carrying a copy of the Constitution as a symbolic gesture of unity.
The Congress MPs also convened at the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office in Parliament House earlier today.
The first session, which began today, will witness the oath-taking ceremony of newly-elected Members of Parliament. PM Narendra Modi and other prominent cabinet ministers have already taken their oath. A "Swagatam" cutout has been placed at the Parliament Makar Dwar to welcome the newly elected MPs.
Expectations for the first session are high, with the opposition planning to confront the BJP-led NDA government on various issues, including the election of the Speaker, allegations of paper leaks in NEET-UG and UGC-NET, and the appointment of the pro-tem Speaker.
President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to Bharatiya Janata Party lMP Bhartruhari Mahtab as the pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Mahtab will oversee the oath-taking of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Leader of the Lok Sabha, and other members of the House.
The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will continue until July 3 for the oath/affirmation of newly elected Members. The 264th Session of the Rajya Sabha will commence on June 27 and conclude on July 3.
#WATCH | Delhi: INDIA bloc leaders including Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, protest in Parliament premises pic.twitter.com/QoFKaoavR0
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Why CSK players are wearing black armbands against MI in IPL 2026 clash
Mumbai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players were seen wearing black armbands during their IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, drawing attention from viewers during the high-profile clash.
The black armbands were worn as a mark of respect for CSK pacer Mukesh Choudhary’s mother, Prem Devi, who passed away on April 21 after a prolonged illness.
The franchise chose to honour her memory during the match against Mumbai Indians, one of the biggest rivalries in Indian Premier League history.
Mukesh Choudhary had rushed to his hometown in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, after CSK’s previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad to perform the last rites of his mother.
Sources said Prem Devi had been undergoing treatment at Tata Hospital in Mumbai. It is also learnt that former CSK captain MS Dhoni remained in touch with the pacer during the difficult period and had visited his mother while she was under treatment.
Despite the personal tragedy, Mukesh Choudhary rejoined the CSK squad for the match against Mumbai Indians.
The black armbands were seen as a gesture of solidarity from the entire CSK team, paying tribute to their teammate’s late mother during the match at Wankhede.
