First lok sabha speaker of india

In December of 1958, a Member of Parliament (MP) questioned the Finance Minister about a valuable gift received by Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru. Earlier that year, Indians in Hong Kong had gifted the Prime Minister his weight in gold (64 kg) on his 70th birthday. Nehru must have been aware of the query as he was regular in attending the question hour of Parliament. He answered questions directed at the ministries under his portfolio rather than let a junior colleague respond on his behalf. And he often jumped to the rescue of his ministerial colleagues when they could not satisfy Parliament with their responses.

Experts have described Nehru as a model parliamentarian. He came prepared for debates, took criticism as feedback and ensured that his cabinet colleagues were responsive to the highest law-making body in the country. In a speech in Parliament, he highlighted the vital role of a parliamentarian. He said, “There can be no higher responsibility or greater privilege than to be a member of this sovereign body, which is responsible for the fate of the vast number of human beings who live in this country.” In another speech, he stated that parliamentary democracy demands MP’s ability, devotion to work, co-operation, self-discipline and restraint.

Nehru was vigilant about upholding the dignity of the legislative institution. He ensured the expulsion of an MP of his party who had taken money to raise questions in Parliament. He was also open to legislative ideas emerging from outside of the government. When a nominated member of Rajya Sabha was championing a proposal to prevent cruelty against animals, Nehru intervened in the debate and assured the member of comprehensive legislation from the government.

Referring to the office of the Speaker of Lok Sabha, he said, “The Speaker represents the House. He represents the dignity of the House, the freedom of the House and because the House represents the nation. In a peculiar way, the Spe

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The first Lok Sabha was actually constituted on 17 April, 1952 after India's First General Elections were held. He was elected for a period of four year from 1952-56.
He is popularly known as 'Dadasaheb' and worked as an independent activist.
He remained as the president of the central Legislative assembly from 1946-1947

Complete answer:
-The first Lok Sabha Speaker of India was Shri Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar.
-Mavalankar hailed from a Marathi family but he lived and worked in Ahmedabad.
-Mavalankar joined the Indian Independence movement through the Non-cooperation Movement started by Gandhi ji.
-He was appointed as the secretary of the Gujarat Provincial Congress committee during 1921-22.
-Although he temporarily joined the Swaraj party in the 1920s, he returned to Gandhi's Salt Satyagraha in 1930.
-With the adoption of the constitution of India on 26 January 1949, the name of the constituent assembly was changed to provisional parliament and Mavalankar was appointed as the speaker of the provisional parliament on the very same day.
-In 1953, he attended the enthronement of Queen Elizabeth II and also a meeting of the central council of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association held in London.
-Mavalankar died on 27 February, 1956 in Ahmedabad after cardiac arrest at the age of 67.

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Mavalankar was also conferred the title of 'Father of the Lok Sabha' by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.
His book 'My life at the bar" contains reminiscences of his nearly two and a half decades long active life at the bar.
A book in Gujarati "Sansmarano" was devoted to his reminiscences of association with Gandhi ji.

Highest authority of the lower house of the Parliament of India

The speaker of the Lok Sabha (IAST: Lok Sabhā Adhyakṣa) is the presiding officer and the highest authority of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. The speaker is elected generally in the first meeting of the Lok Sabha following general elections. The speaker does not enjoy a security of tenure and his term is subjected to the pleasure of the house i.e. can be removed anytime by a resolution of the Lok Sabha by a majority of the all the then members of the house. The longest-serving speaker was Balram Jakhar, whose tenure lasted 9 years and 329 days.

Election of the speaker

Newly elected Members of Parliament from the Lok Sabha elect the Speaker among themselves. The Speaker should be someone who understands how the Lok Sabha functions and the speaker should be someone accepted among the ruling and opposition parties.

After the gener

Article 79 of the Constitution of India states that there shall be a Parliament for the Union, which comprises of the President and the two Houses- Rajya Sabha (the council of states) and Lok sabha (House of the people).

The Lok sabha speaker is elected generally in the very first meeting of the Lok Sabha following general elections.

The tenure of the speaker is five years. The speaker is chosen from sitting members of the Lok Sabha (House of the People). Traditionally this post is given to the member of the ruling party or alliance. This article delves into the importance of the Lok Sabha Speaker, the responsibilities entailed, and the impact of this new leadership on India's democratic proceedings. 

As the political landscape of India evolves, the role of the Lok Sabha Speaker becomes increasingly significant in steering the legislative process and maintaining the decorum of the house.

The 18th Lok Sabha, elected in 2024 is Om Birla who will be serving as the speaker for the second time. He has been appointed to guide the lower house of Parliament through the upcoming sessions.