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The Deputy Speaker's Role and History
The article discusses the role of the Deputy Speaker in Lok Sabha and the history of the post with examples of Opposition members holding the position.
June 26, 2024
Key Points
- 1The Opposition is hoping to get the post of Deputy Speaker.
- 2There was no Deputy Speaker for the entire duration of the 17th Lok Sabha.
- 3The Opposition had the post of Deputy Speaker continuously from 1990 through 2014.
- 4According to Article 95(1), the Deputy Speaker performs the duties of the Speaker if the post is vacant.
- 5The election of the Deputy Speaker is governed by Rule 8 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha.
Important Terms
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