BJP plans to retain Lok Sabha Speaker post, considering Deputy Speaker role for allies
New Delhi: In preparations for the upcoming 8-day session of the Lok Sabha starting Monday, June 24, the BJP-led NDA is aiming to maintain control of the prestigious Speaker's position, according to sources.
Reports suggest that despite earlier speculations, the NDA is unlikely to cede this role to either JD(U) or TDP, both crucial allies in forming the current government. The BJP might instead offer the position of Deputy Speaker to an ally, in a strategic move to maintain harmony within the coalition. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has been entrusted with the task of consulting the NDA allies regarding this critical appointment.
The election for the Speaker's post is slated for June 26, with Kota MP Om Birla from the BJP having held the role in the 17th Lok Sabha.
The Speaker holds significant powers including the authority to disqualify members, manage parliamentary proceedings, and decide on Bill clearances through voice votes.
While there were earlier indications that the TDP, led by Chandrababu Naidu, might seek the Speaker's post as a bargaining chip for its support, recent reports suggest that internal deliberations within the BJP will precede any formal discussions with allies.
JD(U) leader KC Tyagi had earlier affirmed his party's and the TDP's commitment to support the BJP's nominee for Speaker, emphasizing unity within the NDA alliance.
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Teen killed after being hit by private bus in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was allegedly hit and run over by a private bus while crossing a road here on Friday, police said.
The deceased was identified as Varun, they said.
According to police, the accident occurred around 11:30 am on the Hennur–Bagalur main road.
The boy who crossing the road on foot when he was allegedly struck by the bus and came under its rear wheel, leading to his death on the spot.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead.
Following the incident, family members and locals staged a protest by blocking the Hennur–Bagalur road, resulting in heavy traffic congestion in the area.
The driver of the bus has been detained, and further legal action is being initiated, a senior police officer said, adding that an investigation is underway.
