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In the latest Lok Sabha session, President has administered the oath to pro-tem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab, marking the commencement of parliamentary proceedings for 2024.
Here is a brief presentation about the Pro Tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha:
Title: Pro Tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Introduction:
The Pro Tem Speaker is a temporary Speaker of the Lok Sabha, India’s lower house of Parliament. The Pro Tem Speaker is appointed by the President of India and serves until a permanent Speaker is elected.
Key Points:
- The Pro Tem Speaker is usually the seniormost member of the Lok Sabha.
- The Pro Tem Speaker presides over the first session of the Lok Sabha after a general election.
- The Pro Tem Speaker administers the oath of office to new members of the Lok Sabha.
- The Pro Tem Speaker has all the powers and duties of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, but only temporarily.
- The Pro Tem Speaker serves until a permanent Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha.
Current Pro Tem Speaker:
The current Pro Tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha is [insert name], who was appointed by President [insert name] on [insert date].
Conclusion:
The Pro Tem Speaker plays a vital role in the functioning of the Lok Sabha, ensuring the smooth conduct of proceedings until a permanent Speaker is elected. The Pro Tem Speaker’s appointment is a significant event in the Indian parliamentary system.