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The post of Deputy Speaker is not symbolic or optional

The post of Deputy Speaker is not symbolic or optional The position of Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha has remained vacant throughout the 17th Lok Sabha (2019–2024) and continues to remain vacant even after the formation of the 18th Lok Sabha. This unusual situation raises serious concerns about constitutional compliance and respect for parliamentary conventions. Constitutional Provisions: Article 93 mandates that the Lok Sabha must elect a Speaker and Deputy Speaker “as soon as may be,” emphasizing urgency, not discretion. Article 94 outlines that the Deputy Speaker holds office until resignation, removal, or disqualification. The Deputy Speaker’s role is…

CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/04/2025

Contents CURRENT AFFAIRS – 29/04/2025India and France finalize Agreement for 26 Rafale – MS /भारत और फ्रांस ने 26 राफेल के लिए समझौते को अंतिम रूप दिया – एमएसIn 2024, India’s military expenditure was nine times that of Pak. : SIPRI /2024 में भारत का सैन्य व्यय पाकिस्तान से नौ गुना अधिक होगा। : सिपरीUN statement a ‘Strong win’ despite ‘dilution’ : officials/संयुक्त राष्ट्र का बयान ‘कमजोर पड़ने’ के बावजूद ‘मजबूत जीत’ है : अधिकारीMurmu presents the Padma awards to 71 personalities /मुर्मू ने 71 हस्तियों को पद्म पुरस्कार प्रदान किएIndia Urban future is at a crossroads /भारत का शहरी…