Birla, Suresh filed papers for LS Speaker contest; voting Wednesday

Both Om Birla and Kodikunnil Suresh filed their nominations as NDA and INDIA bloc candidates, respectively.

BySouth First Desk

Published Jun 25, 2024 | 8:00 PMUpdatedJun 25, 2024 | 8:00 PM

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BJP’s Om Birla will fight it out with Kodikunnil Suresh of Congress for the Lok Sabha Speaker’s post after efforts to reach a consensus between the government and the opposition failed on Tuesday, 25 June. Voting is on Wednesday. Former Speaker Birla and eight-time Kerala MP Suresh filed their nominations as NDA and INDIA bloc candidates, respectively.

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