Call for Unity: Kiren Rijiju Urges Congress for Unanimous Lok Sabha Speaker Election

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has sought Congress' support for a unanimous election of the Lok Sabha Speaker. Congress has nominated Kodikunnil Suresh against BJP's Om Birla. Rijiju emphasized unity, urging Congress to reconsider contesting and mentioned that NDA has the numbers but prefers unanimous agreement.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has renewed his call for Congress to support a unanimous election for the Lok Sabha Speaker on Wednesday.

Congress has nominated veteran Lok Sabha member Kodikunnil Suresh, while BJP is backing Om Birla, the NDA candidate.

Rijiju stressed the importance of unity in the House, stating, 'It is better for all of us to elect the Speaker unanimously. I believe we still have time, and we will make one more appeal to Congress. However, if we are pushed into an election, we are prepared.'

The election is scheduled for Wednesday. 'We all are colleagues and need to work together,' Rijiju remarked, expressing disappointment that their offer was not accepted. He assured that the ruling NDA has the numbers but reiterated that it is not merely a question of numbers.

Rijiju dismissed setting pre-conditions for a unanimous election and advocated for concentrating on electing the Speaker first, deferring other issues for later discussion.

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