Who among the following participates in the election of 'speaker' of Lok Sabha?

The correct answer is Only the members of Lok Sabha.

Key Points

• The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected exclusively by the members of the Lok Sabha.
• The election is conducted by the Pro-tem Speaker, who is appointed to oversee the proceedings until a Speaker is elected.
• Members of the Rajya Sabha do not participate in the election of the Lok Sabha Speaker.
• The Speaker is usually chosen from the ruling party or coalition, but this is not mandatory, and members can elect any eligible Lok Sabha member.
• Once elected, the Speaker's role is to preside over Lok Sabha meetings and ensure orderly conduct of business.

Additional Information

• Role of the Speaker of Lok Sabha:
  • The Speaker maintains decorum during Lok Sabha sessions and ensures rules and procedures are followed.
  • The Speaker has the authority to decide whether a bill is a money bill or not.
  • In case of a tie during voting, the Speaker has the casting vote to break the deadlock.
• Election Process:
  • The election is conducted by a secret ballot, and members vote according to their conscience.
  • Nomination for the Speaker's position requires a proposer and seconder from among the Lok Sabha members.
• Pro-tem Speaker:
  • The Pro-tem Speaker is a temporary presiding officer appointed by the President of India.
  • Their primary role is to conduct the first meeting of the newly elected Lok Sabha and oversee the election of the Speaker.
• Tenure of the Speaker:
  • The Speaker holds office until the Lok Sabha is dissolved or they resign/are removed by a resolution passed by a majority of Lok Sabha members.