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Knowledge Nugget: Lok Sabha deputy speaker — What you must know for UPSC Exam

June 12, 2025 2:49 pm

As Mallikarjun Kharge urges PM Modi to begin the process to elect the Lok Sabha deputy speaker, the post has been in the spotlight. What does the constitution say about it? Here's what you need to know. Also, go 'Beyond the Nugget' to know about the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

After the NDA put forward his name, Charanjit Singh Atwal told The Indian Express, “The Congress also supported me. I was elected Deputy Speaker unanimously.” (Express file photo by Gurmeet Singh)

NDA’s Deputy Speaker under UPA govt, Charanjit Singh Atwal recalls tough times from Opposition

June 26, 2024 2:48 am

An Akali leader at the time, Atwal was elected unanimously after BJP proposed his name, keeping in mind that he was a Sikh like PM Manmohan Singh, Congress supported it

When Nehru picked Opposition leader as Deputy Speaker

March 05, 2023 2:26 pm

Hukam Singh was, however, very critical of Nehru. He is quoted as having said, "Pandit Nehru is, to say the least, the spearhead of militant Hindu chauvinism who glibly talks about nationalism, a tyrant who eulogises democracy and a Goblian liar...”

PDT Achary writes: Why Lok Sabha must have a Deputy Speaker

February 22, 2023 3:08 pm

The Constitution mandates the election of the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha soon after the Speaker is elected. Yet, over three years after the present House first met, the position remains vacant

Jai Krishan Singh Rouri is new Deputy Speaker of Punjab assembly

June 30, 2022 3:43 pm

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann installed the Deputy Speaker on the Opposition benches, next to the Leader of Opposition’s seat.

Protests mark Dy Speaker poll; BJP-backed SP rebel elected

October 19, 2021 4:55 am

Taking a swipe at the SP, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, “The SP is anti-youth...they cannot protect their own members from infighting...For some, their family is the party while for us, the entire state is family.”

Govt likely to appoint deputy Speaker

February 21, 2015 4:14 am

The government, if wants some time in deciding the new candidate, may leave up to the Speaker Panel to look after the proceedings.

Activists meet Governor,want appointment of Dy Speaker

September 01, 2013 3:55 am

A network of civil society organisations and citizens has written to Governor Kamla Beniwal,demanding appointment of a deputy Speaker in the Assembly

Virbhadra proposes steep hike in salaries of MLAs,ministers

April 08, 2014 4:08 pm

The Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday proposed a steep hike in the salaries,allowances and perks of MLAs,ministers,Speaker,deputy speaker and chief parliamentary secretaries