Om Birla Re-elected as Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Om Birla re-elected as Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha |
| Date | June 24, 2024 |
| Key Figures | Om Birla, Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh, Rahul Gandhi, Kiren Rijiju |
| Political Affiliation | National Democratic Alliance (NDA) |
| Opposition Candidate | K Suresh (INDIA bloc) |
| Election Process | Voice vote, motion moved by PM Modi, seconded by Rajnath Singh |
| Result | Unanimous election of Om Birla |
| NDA Strength | 293 MPs in 543-member Lok Sabha |
| Opposition Role | Did not press for division vote, initially fielded candidate |
| Deputy Speaker Debate | Opposition requested Deputy Speaker position, NDA did not agree |
| Om Birla's Experience | Three-time MP from Kota, Rajasthan; served as Speaker in 17th Lok Sabha |
| Lok Sabha Session | June 24, 2024 - July 3, 2024 |
| Rajya Sabha Session | Starts on June 27, 2024 |
| Special Address | President Droupadi Murmu to address joint sitting on June 27, 2024 |