Published: 19 January 2026ANIPolitics
Lok Sabha Speaker Announces Digital Attendance System for MPs from Budget Session 2026
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced on January 20, 2026, that MPs will mark attendance digitally from their designated seats starting from the Budget Session (January 28). The new system uses Multimedia Devices (MMDs) installed at each MP's desk with three options: biometric thumb impression, smart ID card tap, or PIN entry.
The system locks upon adjournment — MPs arriving late cannot mark attendance and lose their daily allowance. This replaces the traditional practice of signing a physical register or using tablets in the lobby. The move aims to eliminate proxy attendance and ensure MPs are physically present in the chamber. The Union Budget 2026-27 is scheduled for presentation on February 1.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced on January 20, 2026 that MPs will mark attendance digitally using Multimedia Devices at their seats from the Budget Session beginning January 28. Options include biometric thumb impression, smart ID card tap, or PIN. The system locks upon adjournment, eliminating proxy attendance and late marking.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced a digital attendance system for MPs from which session of Parliament in 2026?
Explanation · Correct answer BThe digital attendance system was announced to start from the Budget Session (January 28, 2026). The system uses Multimedia Devices with biometric thumb impression, smart ID card tap, or PIN entry. It locks upon adjournment — late MPs lose daily allowance.
Frequently asked questions
What new attendance system did Lok Sabha Speaker announce for MPs?
**Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla** announced a **digital attendance system** for MPs to mark attendance from their designated seats using Multimedia Devices (MMDs), starting from Budget Session (January 28, 2026).
What are the options available for MPs in the new digital attendance system?
MPs can mark attendance through three options: **biometric thumb impression, smart ID card tap, or PIN entry** on Multimedia Devices (MMDs) at their desks.
When did the digital MP attendance system begin?
The digital attendance system for MPs was announced to start from the **Budget Session beginning January 28, 2026**.
What happens to the attendance system when Lok Sabha adjourns?
The system **locks upon adjournment** — latecomers cannot mark attendance retroactively, ensuring accurate session attendance records.
What is the significance of digital attendance for MPs in Lok Sabha?
The **MMD-based digital attendance** system replaces manual attendance, ensures accuracy, prevents proxy marking, and provides real-time transparency in parliamentary attendance records.
