Om Birla
Active
| From Date |
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June 26th, 2024 |
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Incumbent |
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Kota |
Party |
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Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Term |
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18th Lok Sabha
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Achieved a rare political milestone by being re-elected as Speaker for a second consecutive term following the constitution of the 18th Lok Sabha. He currently serves as the incumbent presiding officer, actively steering India's legislative agenda through 2025 and beyond. |
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Om Birla
Retired
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June 19th, 2019 |
To Date |
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June 24th, 2024 |
| Constituency |
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Kota |
Party |
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Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Term |
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17th Lok Sabha
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Oversaw the historic transition of parliamentary proceedings from the old heritage building to the newly inaugurated Parliament House. He successfully completed his first term, navigating the unprecedented operational challenges brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic. |
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Sumitra Mahajan
Retired
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June 6th, 2014 |
To Date |
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June 16th, 2019 |
| Constituency |
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Indore |
Party |
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Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Term |
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16th Lok Sabha
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Affectionately known across party lines as 'Tai', she served as the second female Speaker and managed the house with a firm yet maternal approach. She formally retired from active electoral politics at the conclusion of the 16th Lok Sabha's five-year term. |
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Meira Kumar
Retired
| From Date |
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June 4th, 2009 |
To Date |
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June 4th, 2014 |
| Constituency |
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Sasaram |
Party |
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Indian National Congress |
| Term |
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15th Lok Sabha
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Made history by being unanimously elected as the first female Speaker of the Lok Sabha, bringing a calm and composed demeanor to the house. She completed her full term and oversaw the passage of several landmark rights-based legislative bills. |
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Somnath Chatterjee
Retired
| From Date |
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June 4th, 2004 |
To Date |
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May 31st, 2009 |
| Constituency |
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Bolpur |
Party |
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Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Term |
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14th Lok Sabha
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Maintained a staunchly non-partisan stance, famously defying his own political party's directive to vote against the government during a crucial trust vote. He retired from active politics after successfully steering the 14th Lok Sabha to its natural completion. |
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Manohar Gajanan Joshi
Retired
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May 10th, 2002 |
To Date |
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June 2nd, 2004 |
| Constituency |
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Mumbai North Central |
Party |
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Shiv Sena |
| Term |
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13th Lok Sabha
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Brought his extensive experience as the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra to guide the house after the sudden and tragic demise of his predecessor. He vacated the chair following the dissolution of the 13th Lok Sabha and the subsequent general elections. |
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Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi
Retired
| From Date |
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March 24th, 1998 |
To Date |
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March 3rd, 2002 |
| Constituency |
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Amalapuram |
Party |
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Telugu Desam Party |
| Term |
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12th & 13th Lok Sabha
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Handled the complex dynamics of the NDA coalition government as the first Dalit Speaker of the Lok Sabha, earning bipartisan respect. His promising political career and speakership were tragically cut short when he died in a devastating helicopter crash in Andhra Pradesh. |
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Purno Agitok Sangma
Retired
| From Date |
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May 25th, 1996 |
To Date |
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March 23rd, 1998 |
| Constituency |
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Tura |
Party |
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Indian National Congress |
| Term |
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11th Lok Sabha
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Became the first Speaker from the North-East and the first from an opposition party to hold the office with unanimous support. His widely respected and highly charismatic tenure ended when the fragile United Front coalition government fell, leading to fresh elections. |
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Shivraj Vishwanath Patil
Retired
| From Date |
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July 10th, 1991 |
To Date |
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May 22nd, 1996 |
| Constituency |
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Latur |
Party |
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Indian National Congress |
| Term |
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10th Lok Sabha
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| Remarks |
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Piloted the introduction of the modern standing committee system in the Indian Parliament, significantly enhancing legislative scrutiny and accountability. He stepped down after completing a full five-year term and later served as the Union Home Minister. |
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Rabi Ray
Retired
| From Date |
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December 19th, 1989 |
To Date |
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July 9th, 1991 |
| Constituency |
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Kendrapara |
Party |
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Janata Dal |
| Term |
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9th Lok Sabha
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Brought a strong socialist perspective to the Speaker's office during a brief but highly volatile coalition government era. His term concluded prematurely when the Ninth Lok Sabha was dissolved due to the sudden collapse of the central government. |
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Balram Jakhar
Retired
| From Date |
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January 22nd, 1980 |
To Date |
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December 18th, 1989 |
| Constituency |
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Ferozpur, Sikar |
Party |
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Indian National Congress |
| Term |
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7th & 8th Lok Sabha
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| Remarks |
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Holds the distinction of being one of the longest-serving Speakers, successfully managing the house through two consecutive Lok Sabhas. He smoothly completed his tenure, leaving a strong legacy of initiating computerization and modernization in parliamentary offices. |
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Kawdoor Sadananda Hegde
Retired
| From Date |
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July 21st, 1977 |
To Date |
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January 21st, 1980 |
| Constituency |
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Bangalore South |
Party |
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Janata Party |
| Term |
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6th Lok Sabha
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Assumed the role with a distinguished background as a former Supreme Court judge, ensuring strict legal propriety in all parliamentary debates. His tenure ended abruptly when the Janata Party government collapsed and the Lok Sabha was prematurely dissolved. |
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Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Retired
| From Date |
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March 26th, 1977 |
To Date |
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July 13th, 1977 |
| Constituency |
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Nandyal |
Party |
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Janata Party |
| Term |
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6th Lok Sabha
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| Remarks |
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Made a historic return to the Speaker's chair after being unanimously elected following the Janata Party's sweeping national victory. He resigned shortly after assuming office to successfully run for the Presidency of India, achieving his long-standing ambition. |
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Bali Ram Bhagat
Retired
| From Date |
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January 15th, 1976 |
To Date |
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March 25th, 1977 |
| Constituency |
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Arrah |
Party |
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Indian National Congress |
| Term |
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5th Lok Sabha
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| Remarks |
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Took charge during the highly controversial National Emergency period, navigating a polarized and heavily censored parliamentary environment. His term concluded when the Lok Sabha was dissolved and the Indian National Congress lost the subsequent general elections. |
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Gurdial Singh Dhillon
Retired
| From Date |
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August 8th, 1969 |
To Date |
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December 1st, 1975 |
| Constituency |
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Tarn Taran |
Party |
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Indian National Congress |
| Term |
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4th & 5th Lok Sabha
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Managed the house proceedings during the historic 1971 Indo-Pak war and the subsequent geopolitical creation of Bangladesh. He resigned from his role as Speaker to join the Union Cabinet under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as the Minister of Shipping. |
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Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Retired
| From Date |
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March 17th, 1967 |
To Date |
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July 19th, 1969 |
| Constituency |
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Hindupur |
Party |
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Indian National Congress |
| Term |
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4th Lok Sabha
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| Remarks |
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Brought strict discipline to parliamentary proceedings during a period of shifting political alliances and regional factionalism. He resigned from the speakership to contest the Presidential elections of India, a race he narrowly lost at the time. |
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Sardar Hukam Singh
Retired
| From Date |
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April 17th, 1962 |
To Date |
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March 16th, 1967 |
| Constituency |
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Patiala |
Party |
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Indian National Congress |
| Term |
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3rd Lok Sabha
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| Remarks |
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Presided over the house during the turbulent periods of the Sino-Indian War and the subsequent Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. He left the position at the end of the Third Lok Sabha and was later appointed as the Governor of Rajasthan. |
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Madabhushi Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
Retired
| From Date |
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March 8th, 1956 |
To Date |
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April 16th, 1962 |
| Constituency |
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Chittoor |
Party |
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Indian National Congress |
| Term |
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1st & 2nd Lok Sabha
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| Remarks |
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Initially served as the Deputy Speaker before being elevated to the Speaker's chair following his predecessor's sudden demise. He completed his term successfully and subsequently went on to serve as the Governor of Bihar. |
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Ganesh Vasudev Mavlankar
Retired
| From Date |
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May 15th, 1952 |
To Date |
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February 27th, 1956 |
| Constituency |
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Ahmedabad |
Party |
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Indian National Congress |
| Term |
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1st Lok Sabha
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| Remarks |
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Played a pivotal role in establishing the fundamental parliamentary rules and procedures of the newly independent republic. His tenure ended tragically when he passed away while still actively holding the prestigious office. |
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