New Delhi: Om Birla has been elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha. Birla, a BJP MP, was up against Congress candidate K Suresh. Suresh filed his nomination after the ruling party and the Opposition failed to reach a consensus last evening.
 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had moved the motion in Lok Sabha to elect Kota MP Om Birla as the speaker. The Opposition also moved the motion to elect Congress leader K Suresh as the Lok Sabha speaker however, it was discarded after the house adopted PM Modi's motion after voice vote.

Traditionally, the Lok Sabha Speaker and Deputy Speaker were chosen by consensus between the ruling party and the opposition. Both the ruling BJP and the main opposition Congress Party had issued directives to their members, requiring their presence in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday from 11 am until the end of the proceedings.
 

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Bengaluru: Lokayukta ADGP and Special Investigation Team (SIT) chief M. Chandrasekhar has strongly refuted the accusations of Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and termed it ‘false and malicious.’

"HD Kumaraswamy, an accused in SIT's case no.16/14, made false and malicious allegations and threats in a press conference today," said Chandrashekar.

Chandrasekhar stated that these allegations were aimed at intimidating SIT officers, particularly as the SIT has sought legal action against Kumaraswamy, who is currently out on bail. "These accusations were made to prevent us from fulfilling our duties," Chandrasekhar remarked, adding that no matter the status of the accused, they will be treated fairly and according to the law.

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He further mentioned, “By attacking me, they may have intended to strike fear in the minds of the SIT officers. However, Chandrasekhar said that no matter how high in position and mighty an accused is, he is just an accused. We will not be deterred by such accusations and threats. I work fearlessly and impartially as SIT head, and promise to give justice to all. I also promise to protect you from criminals and accused in our cases and from external influences.”

Retorting to Kumaraswamy's allegations, Chandrashekar cited George Bernard Shaw’s famous quote, "Never wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty, and the pig likes it," explaining that although they may have to face criminals and accusations in their line of duty, they must remain steadfast in their mission.

“Never lose hope. Because truth always wins. Let us believe in truth, God and our law.Satyameva Jayate,” the letter read.

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