West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the assembly’s proceedings will now be telecast live so people can see what happens inside the House. Speaking after the election of the newly constituted 18th assembly, he said the legislature will work under constitutional principles and established rules. Adhikari also highlighted the need for a strong opposition, linking the move to greater transparency in the legislative process and the fulfillment of public aspirations. BJP MLA Rathindra Bose was elected unopposed as Speaker.
BJP MLA Rathindra Bose was elected unopposed as Speaker of the West Bengal assembly on Friday, making history as the first legislator from North Bengal to hold the post. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari proposed his name, and pro tem Speaker Tapas Roy conducted a voice vote as support came from all 207 BJP MLAs. With the TMC choosing not to field a nominee, the result was settled without a contest, seen as a political signal to the region.
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TVK legislator MV Karuppaiah was sworn in as pro-tem Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Sunday at Lok Bhavan, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administering the oath. Chief Minister Joseph C Vijay attended. Karuppaiah previously served as an AIADMK MLA. Newly elected MLAs take oath Monday, with Speaker and Deputy Speaker elections set for May 12.
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