Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:02pm on 27 Jun 2024,Thursday Politics
The NDA is set to retain the Deputy Speaker position in the Lok Sabha, breaking from the tradition of granting it to the Opposition. This decision follows a "breakdown of trust" during negotiations for the Speaker post, now held by Om Birla. The government aims to appease allies like the TDP, with speculation that the post may go to Harish Balayogi. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the move, emphasizing the importance of allowing the Opposition a voice in Parliament. This escalation adds to the acrimony between the government and the newly combative Opposition.
