How does the process of electing the Speaker of Lok Sabha unfold
Discovering the intricacies involved in choosing the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
- After the Lok Sabha is convened for the first time after a general election, the Members of Parliament (MPs) propose names of candidates for the Speaker's position.
- MPs participate in the voting process to elect the Speaker. The candidate who secures the majority of votes becomes the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
- The Speaker is usually elected from among the members of the Lok Sabha and is expected to be impartial and fair while conducting the proceedings of the house.
- The Speaker's role includes maintaining order during debates, deciding on points of order, and representing the Lok Sabha in its relations with the President and others.
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