BJP Secures Key Role as Indian Parliamentary Speaker
The governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured the pivotal position of speaker of the lower house of India’s parliament. Om Birla, a member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP, was re-elected as Lok Sabha Speaker in a voice vote, defeating Kodikunnil Suresh from the opposition Congress party.
This victory marks a significant achievement for Modi, coming as the first major test of his third term after elections that notably challenged his political standing. Birla’s re-election as speaker underscores the BJP’s continued influence and ability to maintain key roles within the Indian parliamentary system, further consolidating their power amidst a contentious political landscape.