Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to propose the new Lok Sabha Speaker on June 25, as the 18th Lok Sabha session begins. The session, from June 24 to July 3, will focus initially on the oath-taking of new members, with the election for Speaker on June 26. Modi aims for a consensus candidate, but the opposition is ready to field one if not offered the deputy Speaker post. The Speaker plays a vital role in managing proceedings and enforcing rules. Potential candidates include Daggubati Purandeswari and GM Harish Balayogi, with Om Birla also in the running.
