In a move signalling a temporary easing of tensions during the Budget session, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday revoked the suspension of eight Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs), allowing them to return to the House with immediate effect.The decision came after a broad understanding between the government and the Opposition and was formalised through a voice vote after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moved a motion in the House.The eight MPs — seven from the Congress and one from the CPM — had been suspended on February 3 for “unruly behaviour” during the initial phase of the Budget session. Their suspension was originally to last for the remainder of the session, scheduled to conclude in early April.Their reinstatement follows days of disruption in Parliament, with the Opposition staging protests over issues, including LPG supply concerns, and demanding discussions on the West Asia situation. The Opposition had also pressed for revocation of the suspensions as a precondition for smooth functioning of the House.According to parliamentary proceedings, Congress leader K Suresh initiated the request for revocation, citing consultations held between the two sides. The motion was subsequently adopted without division, reflecting a consensus across parties.During the debate, both the treasury and Opposition benches underscored the need to maintain decorum in the House, with references to observing a “Laxman rekha” in parliamentary conduct. Speaker Om Birla also reiterated that members must adhere to established norms and refrain from disruptive practices such as displaying placards or unauthorised material inside the House.Addressing the House, Rijiju emphasised the need for clearly defined boundaries to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of parliamentary proceedings.“Rules are a convention of business….Yesterday, we had mentioned that if the Opposition helps us follow the rule of the House and of the Speaker, then we (treasury benches) will do the same. If the Opposition agrees, then we can reciprocate it,” Rijiju said.The government indicated that the decision was aimed at ensuring the smooth passage of key financial business, including voting on demands for grants, in the remaining part of the session.The reinstatement is expected to facilitate legislative proceedings, even as underlying political tensions between the ruling side and the Opposition persist.