Who is the first Lok Sabha speaker?
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Who is the first Lok Sabha speaker?
| Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar | |
|---|---|
| G.V. Mavalankar in June 1942 | |
| 1st Speaker of the Lok Sabha | |
| In office 15 May 1952 – 27 February 1956 | |
| Prime Minister | Jawaharlal Nehru |
How can I join Parliament?
Eligibility criteria
- Must be a citizen of India.
- Must not be less than 25 years of age.
- Must be a voter for any parliamentary constituency in India.
- Candidate of a recognised political party needs one proposer from his/her constituency for his/her nomination.
- An independent candidate needs ten proposers.
What are the qualifications required to become the Speaker of Lok Sabha?
There are no formal qualifications for the office of the Speaker. Any sitting member of the Lok Sabha can be elected as Speaker by the House. As such qualifications essential for the membership of the Lok Sabha are also the essential qualifications for the office of the Speaker.
Can the Speaker of Lok Sabha be removed?
The Speaker can be removed if a resolution is passed by a majority of all the members of the Lok Sabha, that is, by absolute majority and not by ordinary majority. It is also compulsory to give a minimum of 14 days’ advance notice of the intention to move the resolution.
Who is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha?
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha (House of the People), the lower house of the Parliament of India. The speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Lok Sabha following general elections.
Who is the most powerful man in Lok Sabha?
The Speaker is the most powerful man in the Lok Sabha. He enjoys supreme authority in the House. He enjoys a status equal to that of the Chief Justice of India. After a new Lok Sabha is constituted, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker are elected by the House in its first meeting. Normally they are elected unanimously.