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The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha (IAST: Lok Sabhā Upādhyakṣa) is the second-highest ranking authority of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the parliament of India.
Jun 26, 2024 · After the first Speaker, G V Mavalankar died in 1956 without completing his full term, Deputy Speaker M Ananthasayanam Ayyangar filled in for the remaining tenure of Lok Sabha from 1956 to 1957. Ayyangar was later elected as Speaker of the second Lok Sabha.
6 days ago · In the fourth and fifth Lok Sabha (1969-1977), Mr. G.G. Swell of the Meghalaya-based All Party Hill Leaders Conference was elected as the Deputy Speaker, when the Indira Gandhi-led Congress was in ...
Jun 22, 2024 · Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. As the Second-in-Command in the House, the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha holds a pivotal position in the Indian parliamentary system. By upholding parliamentary rules and conventions, the Deputy Speaker plays a crucial role in the smooth functioning of the legislative wing of the government.
Jun 27, 2024 · (ANI) After the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) rejected the Opposition's demand for the Deputy Speaker's post in exchange for their support of the NDA's Speaker candidate, the...
4 days ago · Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Birla informing him about the appointment of the deputy leader, chief whip, and two whips for the Congress party in the Lok Sabha, AICC general secretary organization K C Venugopal said on X.
5 days ago · Constitutional Provisions. In the news. Deputy Speaker. Similar to how the speaker is elected, the deputy speaker is also elected by the Lok Sabha from among its members. The election for the selection is conducted after the election of the Speaker.
