India, March 17 -- The Lok Sabha on Tuesday revoked, with immediate effect, the suspension of eight opposition MPs who were barred from the House on February 3 for "unruly" behaviour, even as Speaker Om Birla issued a stern warning against protests inside Parliament.

The decision came after Congress member K Suresh urged the House to reconsider the suspension, stating that the Opposition regretted the earlier disruptions and was committed to ensuring the smooth functioning of proceedings.

Responding to the request, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said there was a need to draw a "Laxman Rekha" to maintain discipline in the House, a view that found support across both treasury and opposition benches.

Speaker Birla emphasised ...