18th Lok Sabha's 'pro-tem Speaker' Bhartruhari Mahtab appointed by President Droupadi Murmu, serving until June 26 when the new Speaker is elected.

President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, appointing him as the 'pro-tem Speaker' of the 18th Lok Sabha. Mahtab will serve as the 'pro-tem Speaker' until June 26, when the new Speaker is elected. The rules for electing the Speaker are laid down in Article 93 of the Constitution, with all Lok Sabha members choosing the Speaker by casting their votes in a secret ballot. Since independence, all Lok Sabha Speakers have been elected unopposed.

June 23, 2024
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