Speakers Of The Lok Sabha
The Speaker is the presiding officer of the lower house(Lok Sabha) of Parliament of India. His/her role is similar to that of Speakers elsewhere in other countries that use the Westminster system of government.
The speaker is elected in the very first meeting of the Lok Sabha after the general elections for a term of 5 years from amongst the members of the Lok Sabha.
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