Why is it in the news?
- The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is expected to move the motion for the election of the Speaker in the Lok Sabha on June 26.
- Congress leader Kodikunnil Suresh, as the seniormost member, is anticipated to be appointed as the Pro-tem Speaker to conduct the necessary proceedings until the formal Speaker is elected.
| About Pro-tem Speaker
Appointment: · The Pro-tem Speaker is appointed temporarily until the formal Speaker of the House is elected through a simple majority in the Lok Sabha. · The most senior member of the Lok Sabha, usually from the opposition party, is typically chosen to act as the Pro-tem Speaker. Role: · The Pro-tem Speaker’s main responsibility is to administer the oath of office to newly elected Members of Parliament and conduct other essential proceedings at the beginning of a new Lok Sabha session. · The term ‘pro-tem’ signifies that the position is held on a temporary basis until the permanent Speaker is elected. Legal Basis: · Although the Indian Constitution does not explicitly mention the Pro-tem Speaker, the ‘Handbook on the Working of Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs’ outlines the procedures for the appointment and swearing-in of the Pro-tem Speaker. |
