The post of Deputy Speaker goes beyond ceremonial significance and is indispensable to Indian parliamentary democracy. Discuss with relevant constitutional provisions and conventions. Also, examine the implications of the prolonged vacancy of the Deputy Speaker's post.

Article 93 gives for Deputy speaker to Lok Sabha with key role during vacancy, death or absence of speaker; Ceremonial significance - During speaker present, Dy speaker is just like any other MP; Can take up sole of speaker - exceptional circumstances as mentioned above; Beyond ceremonial - indispensable to implication of vacancy - Proforma, Demurer; Speaking absent more - often due to ill health etc; As speaker, has the same powers as speaker has; Emoluments, salary pension - drawn - from consolidated fund of India - ie

It cannot be verified post appointment of not subject to Parliamentary vote; Cannot vote for his own removal; Speaker removes by giving constitution letter to Dy speaker; Panel of speakers - consists of 10 members who cannot act as speaker during both Speaker and Deputy's absence - currently functional - cannot be a long-term solution as it requires a continuing; By convention, an opposition leader is chosen as Dy speaker, Thus, key role across party lines - uphold democratic values of all parties; Ensure fair conduct of MPs and pass the bill, and also endorse a money bill (as the speaker)