June 25th 2024.
According to sources, the opposition party INDIA is not expected to compete for the position of Lok Sabha Speaker. It is likely that the nominee from the NDA will be elected unopposed. This news comes just before the filing of nominations for this crucial post.
However, the opposition has put forth a demand that they be given the opportunity to choose the deputy speaker. In an attempt to gain their support, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reached out to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge late on Monday night. It is reported that he also spoke to other opposition leaders, including DMK leader and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Stalin.
Although Singh did not make any promises regarding the opposition's demand for the deputy speaker's post, he did seek their support on the issue. It is worth noting that the previous tenure did not have a deputy speaker. The NDA candidate for this important parliamentary position is expected to file their nomination on Tuesday.
Apart from Kharge, Singh also reached out to other opposition leaders in an effort to build a consensus. The National Democratic Alliance, which holds a strong majority in the Lok Sabha, has not revealed their choice for the post yet. They are carefully considering their options and aiming to prevent any political attacks from the opposition.
Given their track record of maintaining continuity in their decisions since coming back to power for a third term, some NDA leaders believe that Om Birla, who served as the Speaker in the previous Lok Sabha, may be nominated again. However, there has been no official confirmation on this possibility. PTI
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