Om Birla Vs K Suresh: The decision on the post of Lok Sabha Speaker has come. Om Birla was elected the new Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha by voice vote.
The decision for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker has come. Om Birla was elected as the new Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha by voice vote. After being elected Speaker, PM Modi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi escorted him to the chair. Protem Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab declared him victorious by voice vote. Let us tell you that Om Birla is the first BJP leader who has become the Speaker of the Lok Sabha for the second time. Before him, Balram Jakhar of Congress has been the Speaker for two consecutive terms.
PM congratulated
After being elected Speaker, PM Narendra Modi congratulated him. Rahul Gandhi also went to meet him and shook hands. On this occasion, PM Modi said that it is the good fortune of the House that you are occupying this seat for the second time. Many congratulations to you and the entire House for this. The PM said that you have created history today. You have come back to this post after completing a five-year term. Before you, Balram Jakhar had got the opportunity to become Speaker again.
Your experience will come in handy
Most speakers either did not contest elections or did not win. You won and created a new history. Your experience will be useful to us. The PM said that it was under the leadership of Om Birla that we entered the new Parliament from the old one. He also played a role in the digitization of Parliament. The conference of presiding officers of G20 countries was held under your leadership. This is a big achievement for the country.
This is what Rahul and Akhilesh said
On this occasion, Rahul Gandhi also congratulated Om Birla and said that this House is the voice of the people of the country. The government has political power. But the opposition is also the voice of the people. It is important that trust remains among the people. I am confident that you will give us a chance to raise our voice. On the other hand, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said on this occasion that you have 5 years of experience of the new and old House. We hope that the voice of the opposition will not be suppressed nor will any action like expulsion be taken.
