LS Speaker election: Did Congress avoid seeking division of votes due to TMC reluctance?

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on June 26, 2024

The opposition's strategic move in the Speaker's election aimed at fostering bipartisanship, despite Trinamool Congress's reservations. TMC's delayed decision and the absence of voting division raised speculation. Congress's potential contest for Deputy Speaker reflects displeasure with the government's behavior.

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Published on June 25, 2024 - 03:02

‘Speaker is of Entire House!’: Piyush Goyal Lambasts Oppositions’ Deputy Speaker Demand

The Lok Sabha Speaker election will proceed after failed negotiations between the ruling BJP-led NDA and the opposition. The NDA has nominated BJP MP Om Birla, while the opposition has chosen Congress leader K Suresh. Despite initial consensus, talks broke down when the government wouldn't commit to giving the Deputy Speaker post to the opposition. The election is set for Wednesday at 11 am. With its majority, the NDA is likely to secure Om Birla's election as Speaker. #LokSabhaElections #LokSabhaSessionLive #OmBirla #NDA #KSuresh #Congress #RajnathSingh #BJP #Politics #NDA #LokSabhaSpeaker #Indianews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.194~GR.125~HT.96~

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