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Om Birla Re-elected Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha
Om Birla has been re-elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha on June 26, 2024. A motion to elect him, moved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was adopted by a voice vote. This marks the first time in decades that an election was held for the Speaker's post, as the Opposition had nominated Kodikunnil Suresh of the Congress. Birla, a BJP MP from Kota, Rajasthan, becomes the first person since Balram Jakhar in 1985 to get a second consecutive term as Speaker. The proceedings were conducted under Pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab. Key points:
Key points
- Om Birla (BJP) was re-elected Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha on June 26, 2024.
- He is the first person since Balram Jakhar (1985) to serve a second consecutive term as Speaker.
- The motion for his election was moved by PM Narendra Modi and passed by a voice vote.
- The opposition nominated Kodikunnil Suresh (INC), forcing the first Speaker election since 1976.
- Pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab conducted the election process.
- The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected as per Article 93 of the Indian Constitution. Why it matters: Crucial for understanding Parliamentary procedures and the functioning of the Lok Sabha. Links to static polity topic: Article 93 of the Constitution.
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Posted 26 June 2026. More daily posts →