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Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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Om Birla Member of Parliament Rajasthan India.jpg
Incumbent
Om Birla
since 19 June 2019
Style The Honourable (formal)
Mr. Speaker (informal)
Appointer Members of the Lok Sabha
Term length During the life of the Lok Sabha (five years maximum)
Precursor Sumitra Mahajan
Inaugural holder Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar (1952–1956)
Formation 15 May 1952
Deputy Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Salary ₹ 1,25,877

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is a very important person in the Parliament of India. Think of them as the referee or chairperson for the Lok Sabha, which is the lower house of India's Parliament. Their main job is to make sure meetings run smoothly and fairly.

This role is similar to what you find in other countries that use the Westminster system of government. This system means that the government is chosen from the elected members of the parliament.

What Does the Speaker Do?

The Speaker has many important duties. They lead the discussions in the Lok Sabha, making sure everyone follows the rules. They also decide who gets to speak and keep order during debates. It's like a teacher managing a classroom, but for a whole country's lawmakers!

How is the Speaker Chosen?

The Speaker is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha. This happens during their very first meeting after a general election. The person chosen must be one of the members of the Lok Sabha themselves.

How Long Does a Speaker Serve?

Once elected, the Speaker usually serves for five years. This term lasts for the entire life of that particular Lok Sabha. The current Speaker is Om Birla. He started his role on June 19, 2019.

Important Facts About the Speaker

  • The Speaker is like a neutral umpire. They must be fair to all political parties.
  • They help make sure laws are discussed properly.
  • The Speaker also represents the Lok Sabha in different places, both in India and around the world.
  • If the Speaker is away, the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha takes their place.

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