The Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Indian Parliament, with a maximum of 552 seats, and currently has 543 elected members, known as Members of Parliament (MPs). These members are elected directly by the people every 5 years. To form a government, a majority of 272 seats is required.
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the BJP, currently holds the majority, with Narendra Modi serving as the Prime Minister. The current Leader of the Opposition is Rahul Gandhi from the Indian National Congress (INC). The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is Om Birla, who presides over the sessions and maintains order in the house.