Parliament Session: Intense battle over the Speaker position, Om Birla takes charge for the opposition

So, it has been decided... that this time, something unprecedented in the history of independent India will happen... the Speaker will not be chosen by consensus... but will be determined by the votes of the Members of Parliament. This will decide whether the Speaker of the Lok Sabha will be from the ruling party or the opposition. The BJP has taken on a new challenge by rejecting the opposition's demand for the Deputy Speaker position. As a result, the opposition has announced its own candidate for the Speaker position.

This development signals a significant shift in the parliamentary process, highlighting the increasing polarization between the ruling party and the opposition. Instead of the customary consensus, the Speaker's election will be a contested vote, reflecting deeper political divides. The BJP's refusal to grant the Deputy Speaker role to the opposition has escalated tensions, prompting the opposition to put forth their candidate. This move sets the stage for a potentially contentious election, underscoring the evolving dynamics of parliamentary democracy in India.