Bhartruhari Mahtab appointed pro tem Speaker

Sub: Polity

Sec: Parliament and legislation

Context:

Seven-term parliamentarian and BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab was on June 20 appointed pro-tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

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The primary job of the pro-tem Speaker is to administer the oath to the newly- elected members of the 18th Lok Sabha and preside over the Lower House till the election of the Speaker.
The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will begin on June 24, with newly elected members taking oath/affirmation until June 25.
The election of Speaker is scheduled to take place on June 26.

About Pro term speaker:

The President is pleased to appoint Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, Member, Lok Sabha as Speaker Pro term under Article 95(1) of the Constitution to perform the duties of Speaker till election of the Speaker.
The President of India appoints the Protem Speaker.
The first meeting after the election when the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker are selected by members of the Parliament is held under the pro tem Speaker.
The newly elected members of the 18th Lok Sabha will make oath or affirmation before the pro tem Speaker.
As per convention, the MP who has served the maximum terms is appointed pro tem Speaker for the first two days when oath is administered to all newly elected MPs.