Who is the present Speaker of Parliament?
| Speaker of the Lok Sabha | |
|---|---|
| Flag of India | |
| Incumbent Om Birla since 19 June 2019 | |
| Lok Sabha | |
| Style | The Hon’ble (formal) Mr. Speaker (informal) |
Who is the present deputy speaker of Rajya Sabha?
Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
| Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Harivansh Narayan Singh since 14 September 2020 | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Member of | Rajya Sabha |
| Reports to | Parliament of India |
Who is the first speaker in India?
| Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar | |
|---|---|
| G.V. Mavalankar in June 1942 | |
| 1st Speaker of the Lok Sabha | |
| In office 15 May 1952 – 27 February 1956 | |
| Prime Minister | Jawaharlal Nehru |
What is Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha?
It is a bicameral legislature composed of the President of India and the two houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People). Those elected or nominated (by the President) to either house of Parliament are referred to as Members of Parliament (MP).
Who is the speaker of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha 2020?
Parliament of India
| Parliament of India Bhāratīya Sansad | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the House (Rajya Sabha) | Piyush Goyal, BJP since 14 July 2021 |
| Leader of the Opposition (Rajya Sabha) | Mallikarjun Kharge, INC since 15 February 2021 |
| Speaker of the Lok Sabha | Om Birla, BJP since 19 June 2019 |
| Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha | Vacant since 23 May 2019 |
Who is the present speaker or the chairman of Rajya Sabha?
Vice-president of India is the ex-officio chairman of Rajyasabha. Current vice- president of India and Rajya sabha chairman is Venkaiah Naidu. Mr. Venkaiah Naidu is the present chairman of Rajya Sabha. The Vice President of India always serves this position.
How is the Speaker of Lok Sabha chosen?
The Speaker of lok Sabha will be selected from the sitting members of the lok sabha and by convention he will also be the member of the ruling party. The term of service of the lok Sabha speaker is 5 years. The members of the parliament elects the speaker from among themselves.
How is the Rajya Sabha different from the Lok Sabha?
The Rajya Sabha meets in continuous sessions, and unlike the Lok Sabha, being the lower house of the Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, which is the upper house of Parliament, is not subjected to dissolution. However, the Rajya Sabha, like the Lok Sabha can be prorogued by the President.
What are the requirements to be a member of Rajya Sabha?
A member of the Rajya Sabha must: Be a citizen of India. Make and subscribe before some person authorized in that behalf by the Election Commission an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule to the Constitution. Be at least 30 years old.