Good morning, readers! After the NDA refused to give the post of Deputy Speaker to the Opposition, the Indian National Congress has decided to field K Suresh as its candidate for Speaker of the Lok Sabha. It remains to be seen whether the Trinamool will support Suresh in the elections. The Indian National Congress has elected Rahul Gandhi as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Follow DH for updates on the proceedings of the Lok Sabha!
TMC unhappy with unilateral decision on Lok Sabha candidate and today’s polls
Trinamool leaders Derek O’Brien and Kalyan Banerjee conveyed the message after conveying their dissatisfaction at not being consulted by the Rajya Sabha leader during a meeting with him on Tuesday night to fine-tune their poll strategy.
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The YSRCP is likely to support NDA’s Om Birla in the Lok Sabha Speaker election.
The YSRCP, led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, is likely to support NDA candidate Om Birla in Wednesday’s Lok Sabha Speaker elections if support is needed.
The party has four members in the House of Representatives.
However, the party’s Rajampet MP PV Midhun Reddy said the YSRCP is yet to announce its decision and it would be revealed on Wednesday.
“Officially, they will announce their decision tomorrow but it is natural that they will support the NDA candidate,” a YSRCP source said. PTI.
-PTI
Rahul Gandhi becomes Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
Indian National Congress Party leader Rahul Gandhi will take over as Leader of the Opposition in the Lower House of the National Assembly and a letter regarding the decision has been sent by the Indian National Congress Party to Interim Speaker Bhartruhari Mahtab.
The decision to appoint Rahul Gandhi as Leader of the Opposition was announced shortly after Pro-India floor leaders met at the residence of Congress leader Mallikarjuna Kargaind.
AICC general secretary KC Venugopal told media that CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi had written to the interim chief about the Indian National Congress’ decision.
“Congress President Sonia Gandhi has written to Interim Speaker Bharthar Mahtab of her decision to appoint Rahul Gandhi as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha,” Venugopal told reporters after the meeting.
-PTI
Published June 26, 2024 02:43 IST
