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LS Speaker poll: Om Birla vs K Suresh - a fight for dominance. Key updates

After the Opposition INDIA bloc put forth Kodikunnil Suresh as its candidate for Lok Sabha Speaker post against NDA's Om Birla, the Lower House is poised for an election after decades

Rahul Gandhi to be Leader of Oppn in LS; decision after INDIA bloc meet

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will occupy the post of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a letter about the decision has been sent to Pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab. The decision on Rahul Gandhi's appointment as the Leader of Opposition was made after a meeting of the floor leaders of the INDIA bloc at Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's residence. "Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson (Sonia Gandhi) wrote to Pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab, informing him of the decision to appoint Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha," senior party leader KC Venugopal told reporters after the meeting. He said the decision on other appointments will be decided later. Rahul Gandhi has been an MP for five terms and currently represents the Rae Bareli constituency in the Lok Sabha. He took oath as an MP on Tuesday while holding a copy of the Constitution. The Congress, being the single largest opposition party, gets the post of opposition leader after a gap of 10

From 'jai samvidhan' to 'jai Bheem', members end LS oath with slogans

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Dimple Yadav, Hema Malini, Asaduddin Owaisi and Kanimozhi Karunanidhi were among the prominent members to be sworn in on the second day of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha. As many as 535 members took oath on Monday and Tuesday with seven yet to complete the process. Many of the MPs raised "Jai Hind", "Jai Maharashtra", "Jai Bheem" and "Jai Shivaji" slogans after taking oath. BJP leader Om Birla, who has been nominated for the speaker's post, also took oath on Tuesday. When Birla, who was also the speaker in the 17th Lok Sabha, came to take his oath, Radha Mohan Singh, who was in the chair, stood up and greeted him. Birla has been representing the Kota constituency in the Lower House since 2014. On at least one occasion, the pro-tem speaker reminded members not to deviate from the prescribed oath and read aloud only what was written on the paper they had been given. Several Opposition MPs took the oath while holding a copy of Constitution. G

Why Opposition thinks govt should accede to its demand for Dy Speaker post

In the history of independent India, the 17th Lok Sabha was the first that didn't have a Deputy Speaker, a post mandated under Article 93 of the Constitution

In rare fight for Speaker's post in 1952, candidate voted for his rival

Om Birla vs K Suresh would be only third time that Lok Sabha members will have to choose between two candidates

Rahul Gandhi takes oath as Lok Sabha MP with Constitution's copy in hand

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was part of the remaining MPs who took their oaths today after a total of 262 newly elected MPs, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, did so on Monday

LS Speaker contest: Om Birla's opponent once saw his election declared void

Kodikunnil Suresh, the opposition's pick for the Lok Sabha speaker who will go up against the BJP's Om Birla, is a Congress veteran, an eight-term MP and one whose election in 2009 was declared invalid by the Kerala High Court before being restored by the Supreme Court. Birla is seeking his second term as the speaker of the Lower House of Parliament. Suresh, 66, won from the Mavelikkara (SC) constituency in Kerala with a margin of just 10,000 votes. His first name is derived from Kodikunnil, in Thiruvananthapuram, where he was born on June 4, 1962. Suresh was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1989 and then again in the 1991, 1996 and 1999 elections. He lost the polls in 1998 and 2004. In 2009, he won again but his victory was challenged by his nearest rival who alleged that Suresh, then a five-time MP, produced a fake caste certificate and that he was a Christian. The Kerala High Court had declared his election invalid but the decision was later overturned by the Supreme ...

Om Birla vs K Suresh in LS Speaker election as INDIA puts forth nominee

Opposition candidate K Suresh will be contesting against NDA's Om Birla, in the third election for the Speaker post since independence

Will support NDA Speaker if Deputy Speaker post goes to INDIA: Rahul Gandhi

After the controversy around pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab's selection, it is anticipated that the Speaker will be a BJP nominee, with incumbent Om Birla being the frontrunner

Chidambaram launches sharp attack on PM Modi over remark on 1975 Emergency

Congress leader P Chidambaram said Tuesday the people of the country have voted for the 18th Lok Sabha in such a manner that no "divine ruler" can change the basic structure of the Constitution. In a post on 'X', he said the people have voted to curtail the ambitions of the BJP. "Hon'ble Prime Minister said that 'Emergency reminds us to protect the Constitution'. Very true," Chidambaram said. "I may add, the Constitution reminded the people to prevent another Emergency, and they voted to curtail the ambitions of the BJP. The people voted for the 18th Lok Sabha in such a manner that no human or divine ruler can change the basic structure of the Constitution," he added. "India will remain a liberal, democratic and secular Union of States," the Congress leader added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tuesday those who imposed the Emergency have no right to profess love for the Constitution. On the 49th anniversary of the 1975 Emergency, the prime minister said its dark days are a ..

Oppn unlikely to contest LS Speaker's post, seeks choice for deputy speaker

The opposition INDIA bloc is unlikely to contest the Lok Sabha Speaker's post and the NDA nominee is likely to be elected unopposed, sources said Tuesday ahead of filing of nomination for the key post. However, the Opposition has demanded that they be given the choice to pick the deputy speaker. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge late on Monday night and sought the support of the opposition on the issue. Singh, however, gave no assurance to the opposition on its demand for the deputy speaker's post, the sources said. There has been no deputy Speaker in the last tenure. The NDA candidate for the key parliamentary position will file his nomination on Tuesday. Besides Kharge, Singh also spoke to DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Stalin among other opposition leaders in efforts to build a consensus. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha, has given little indication about its choice a

Parliament session Day 2: NDA to announce Speaker, 281 MPs to be sworn in

By noon, the name of the next Speaker will be decided. Given the support from NDA allies, it is expected that the Speaker will be a nominee from the Bharatiya Janata Party

BJD to oppose govt in RS; TMC to be bridge between third front, INDIA bloc

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the party's leader in Rajya Sabha, Sasmit Patra, said Patnaik has asked the BJD MPs to fight for the rights of the state's people in Parliament

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LS Speaker election: BJP begins consultations, Oppn too weighs options

The BJP has begun consultations with its allies on the ruling NDA's candidate for the Lok Sabha Speaker's post while the opposition INDIA bloc is considering its options and may force a contest to score political points, sources said on Monday, a day before the filing of nomination for the key position. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which enjoys a clear majority in the Lok Sabha, gave little indication about its choice as it weighs its options and looks to deny the opposition any opportunity to mount a political attack. Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader and Union minister K Rammohan Naidu told reporters that the alliance's leaders, including his party's president and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, will take a decision on the matter, adding that no final decision has been conveyed to them yet. A leader of another BJP ally said on the condition of anonymity that the BJP leadership has held consultations with him. He declined to discuss the details. With th

Lok Sabha session highlights: BJP chief Nadda named Leader of House in Rajya Sabha

Parliament session updates: PM Modi was the first one to take oath as the Leader of the House. This is PM Modi's third term as a member of the Lok Sabha

'People want action, not drama, from Oppn': PM Modi ahead of 18th Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the people did not want drama or slogans being raised in the House, but substance

Lok Sabha session: People want substance not slogans, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said people have given his government mandate for a third consecutive term and have put a stamp of approval on its policies and intentions. He also said that the 18th Lok Sabha begins on Monday with a resolve of building a 'Shreshtha Bharat' and 'Viksit Bharat'. Addressing the media in Parliament complex at the beginning of the first session of the new Lok Sabha, PM Modi asserted that his government will take everyone along in fulfilling the aspirations of the people. Modi also noted that Emergency's 50th anniversary falls on June 25, and described it as a "black spot" on India's democracy when Constitution was discarded. Welcoming new MPs, he said the 18th Lok Sabha commences with a dream of building a developed India by 2047. People expect good steps from the opposition but it has been disappointing so far, he said while expressing hope that it will fulfil its role and maintain democracy's decorum. India needs a responsible opposition and

We will take a resolution to fulfil the dreams of the common people: PM Modi

Watch | Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha