The Lok Sabha Speaker election between Om Birla and K Suresh is set to take place amid suspense surrounding support from the INDIA bloc. Om Birla and K Suresh filed their nominations for the Speaker election after failed talks between the ruling National Democratic Alliance and the Opposition’s INDIA bloc. This marks the first time in history that the Lok Sabha will witness an election for the Speaker’s post, with both candidates vying for the prestigious position. The Opposition had initially agreed to support Om Birla, the government-backed candidate, on the condition that the deputy Speaker position would go to a member of the INDIA bloc. However, disagreements arose between the two sides, leading to a contested election. K Suresh, a senior member of parliament and a Dalit leader from Kerala, emerged as the candidate from the INDIA bloc. The INDIA alliance leaders pushed for the deputy Speaker post to be allocated to their parties, following which they would extend their support to the government nominee for the Speaker post. With the NDA having an edge in terms of numbers in the Lok Sabha, the outcome of the election remains highly anticipated. The election marks a significant moment in Indian parliamentary history, as the Lower House prepares for a showdown between the two contenders. Stay tuned for live updates on the Lok Sabha session and the unfolding developments in this high-stakes election.
