Lok Sabha Speaker Election 2019: Om Birla Elected as Speaker of 18th Lok Sabha

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New Delhi, India – (Date): In a decisive victory, Om Birla, a senior BJP leader, has been elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha. The election, held on (Date), witnessed a smooth process with Birla securing a comfortable majority over his opponent, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from the Congress party.

Key Highlights:

Birla received 394 votes, while Chowdhury received 97 votes.
This marks the first time in 7 decades that a BJP member has been elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker.
The election was conducted by the Pro-tem Speaker, Hare Krishna Singh, a senior BJP member.
The voting process was completed within a short time, with MPs casting their votes electronically.

Om Birla’s Journey:

Birla, a member of the Lok Sabha since 2014, hails from the state of Rajasthan. He has a strong political background, having served as the Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation in the previous BJP government.

Significance of the Election:

The election of the Lok Sabha Speaker is a crucial event in Indian parliamentary democracy. The Speaker presides over the House, maintains order, and ensures that parliamentary proceedings are conducted fairly and in accordance with the rules.

What’s Next:

With the election of the Speaker, the 18th Lok Sabha is now fully constituted. The House will soon begin its legislative business, with important bills and debates scheduled for the upcoming sessions.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Lok Sabha Speaker election and the 18th Lok Sabha proceedings.

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