The 14th Lok Sabha (2 June 2004 – 18 May 2009) was convened after the 2004 Indian general election held in four phases during 20 April – 10 May 2004, which led to the formation of first Manmohan Singh ministry (2004–2009).
Indian National Congress-led United Progressive Alliance won 62 more seats than previous 13th Lok Sabha.
During the tenure of the 14th Lok Sabha, 60% of bills were referred to Parliamentary committees for examination.
[2][3] On 12 December 2005, the Star TV news channel telecast the sting operation Operation Duryodhana, in which 11 Members of Parliament, 10 from Lok Sabha and 1 from Rajya Sabha, were apparently caught on video receiving cash inducements in return for raising questions in the Parliament.
On 23 December 2005, the following 10 members were ousted from the 14th Lok Sabha as per the adoption of the motion calling for their expulsion: Gurudas Dasgupta (afterwards) [7] After a long time since the 8th Lok Sabha, a couple had been elected - Pappu Yadav (RJD MP from Madhepura) & his wife Ranjeet Ranjan (LJSP MP from Saharsa)