Pro-tem Speaker of Lok Sabha

A pro-tem Speaker has been appointed for the 18th Lok Sabha session to administer the oath to the new Members of Parliament.

About Pro-tem Speaker:

• A pro-tem Speaker is a temporary position appointed by the President of India when the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies are elected, but before the election of the official Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
• The primary duty is to administer the oath to newly elected members, while the President administers the oath to the Speaker pro-tem.
• Typically, the seniormost member in terms of tenure among the Members of the House is chosen for this role.
• The office of the pro-tem Speaker ceases once a new Speaker is elected.