Today BJP Bharatiya Janta party MP Om Birla was elected as Lok Sabha Speaker for a second consecutive term by a voice vote, after a rare contest which saw the Opposition proposing its own candidate for the post. Opposition leaders felicitated newly elected Speaker. Conveyed a sharp brief message that the Opposition must be allowed to speak, as they too represent the voice of the people.
Three-time MP, was re-elected by voice vote, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi walked up and congratulated him. Mr Gandhi also shook hands with PM Narendra Modi.
