Today, Congress leader Kamanath was appointed as Pro tem Speaker of Indian Parliament. Oath of Kamalnath administered by President, Pranab Mukherjee. Kamalnath appointed due to death of Union Rural Development Minister Gopinath Munde in car accident in Delhi.
In a newly formed government of 545 Members of Lok Sabha, for the first time in unusual manner, Kamalnath appointed as Pro tem speaker. The new MPs are likely to be sworn in on June 5.