pro-tem speaker

What Is A Pro-tem Speaker? BJP Elects Bhartruhari Mahtab For The Role

The appointment of the pro-tem Speaker has become a focal point of contention between the government and the Opposition. BJP has selected its leader Bhartruhari Mahtab, who is a seven-time MP and was previously associated with the Biju Janta Dal as the pro-tem Speaker. This has faced criticism from the...

PM Modi Recalls Dark Days Of Democracy In Emergency Ahead 18th Lok Sabha Session

Ahead of the begenning of the 18th Lok Sabha Session 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation. He highlighted the glorious day of democracy as for the first time after independence swearing-in ceremony took place at the new Parliament building.  PM Modi extended his warm welcome to all the...

President Droupadi Murmu Appoints Seven-Time MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as Pro-tem Speaker of Lok Sabha

President Droupadi Murmu, on Thrusday, appointed seven-time MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as the pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha. This appointment of the BJP MP comes as per the regultion of the Article 95(1) of the Constitution. Mahtab, an extensively experienced politician is all set to take on the crucial responsibilites...