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India’s resurgent opposition bloc forces election to choose Speaker of lower house of parliament

today26 June, 2024

Background

A resurgent opposition bloc is forcing an election in India’s parliament for the crucial role of Speaker of the house. It will be the first time in decades that the Speaker is chosen by voting. Traditionally the bloc with a simple majority in the house has appointed the speaker. Our Ishan Garg tells us from New Delhi.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen