Congress Veteran Kodikunnil Suresh Faces BJP's Om Birla for Lok Sabha Speaker Post

Kodikunnil Suresh, a Congress veteran and eight-term MP, is the opposition's candidate for Lok Sabha Speaker against BJP's Om Birla. Despite past controversies including a disqualification by Kerala High Court overturned by the Supreme Court, Suresh remains a prominent figure in Congress with significant parliamentary experience.

Kodikunnil Suresh, a seasoned Congress leader, has been chosen as the opposition's candidate for the position of Lok Sabha Speaker, challenging BJP's Om Birla. Birla, who is seeking a second term, faces an opponent with extensive parliamentary experience.

Suresh, aged 62, has represented the Mavelikkara (SC) constituency in Kerala, securing a victory margin of just 10,000 votes. His political journey began in 1989, and he has since been elected to Lok Sabha multiple times despite encountering significant hurdles.

In 2009, his election was declared invalid by the Kerala High Court due to allegations of a fake caste certificate but was later reinstated by the Supreme Court. Suresh, who has held various significant roles within Congress, continues to be a pivotal figure within the party.

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