Lok Sabha Speaker elections to take place today; NDA’s Om Birla and INDIA’s K Suresh in the fray for key Parliament post

Lok Sabha Speaker Elections: For the first time, the Lok Sabha will witness an election for the Speaker's post due to a lack of consensus between the BJP and Congress. BJP's Om Birla and Congress' Kodikunnil Suresh are the main contenders. Both parties have issued whips for their members to ensure participation. The election follows the NDA's refusal to grant the Deputy Speaker's post to the opposition. The outcome will shape the political landscape of the 18th Lok Sabha.