
Mahtab takes oath as Pro-tem Speaker of 18th Lok Sabha
The Hindu
President Droupadi Murmu appoints B. Mahtab as Speaker Pro-tem for 18th Lok Sabha proceedings.
President Droupadi Murmu on June 24 administered oath to BJP member B. Mahtab as 'Speaker Pro-tem' of the newly-constituted 18th Lok Sabha.
A seven-time MP, Mahtab, along with a panel of chairpersons is tasked with running the proceedings of the Lok Sabha on June 24 and 25 when winning candidates will take oath as members of the 18th Lok Sabha. On June 26, he will preside over the House when a new Speaker will be elected. Mr. Mahtab along with the panel of chairpersons was appointed by the President on June 20.

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