Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:00pm on 25 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics
As the Speaker's election looms tomorrow, the NDA government led by Amit Shah mobilizes its MPs for a majority win. The Opposition, despite numbers, challenges the government's unilateral decisions on the Pro Tem Speaker and Deputy Speaker roles. Congress has nominated their candidate against BJP's Om Birla. Both sides are enforcing attendance with whips, aiming to secure a win via simple majority. Union Minister Rijiju appeals for consensus, highlighting the unprecedented nature of a contested Speaker election since Independence. Tensions escalate as parties maneuver for strategic positions in the Lok Sabha.
