Besides lauding Birla's work as a parliamentarian, PM Modi also acknowledged his 'smile' and polite demeanour.

Following the win, Om Birla was congratulated by PM Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, both of whom escorted him to the Speaker’s chair. 

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will second the motion as the post will see an election for the first time since 1976.

INDIA bloc nominates Congress leader K Suresh for the post of the Speaker. On the contrary, the deputy Speaker's post has been vacant since 2019.

The role of the Pro-tem Speaker is crucial as they oversee the first meeting of the newly elected Lok Sabha, administer the oath to new members, and ensure the election of the new Speaker is conducted smoothly.