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PRASTUTI UPADHAYAAIR 84· 2024

Question Q3GS2GS2

The Speaker's inclination to cater to party loyalties often undermines the dignity and impartiality of the office, eroding public trust in the legislative process. Analyse with the help of recent examples.

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Introduction

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is a constitutional position recognized under Article 93, and is elected from the members of the Lok Sabha.

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Main Body

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is a constitutional position recognized under Article 93, and is elected from the members of the Lok Sabha. IMPARTIALITY OF SPEAKER'S OFFICE (1) Tendency to align with party lines rather than unbiased behaviour (2) Withholding disqualification petitions: in the Keshram Megachandra case, the speaker did not give a decision for 2 years (3) Decisions on declaring money bills or declaring another Bill as Money Bill.

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Topper

PRASTUTI UPADHAYA

AIR 842024MGP

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Parliament and State Legislatures - Structure, Functioning, Powers & Privileges

Structure and Functioning

Speaker's Role and Impartiality

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analytical

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