The Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s Parliament, has seen a distinguished list of Speakers throughout its history. Since its inception in 1952, the Lok Sabha has witnessed several eminent leaders holding the position of Speaker. Prominent figures like G.V. Mavlankar, Hukam Singh, Balram Jakhar, Somnath Chatterjee, and Meira Kumar have presided over its proceedings.
The Speaker plays a crucial role in maintaining order during debates, ensuring the House’s smooth functioning, and giving every member a fair chance to voice their opinions. Their impartiality and dedication to upholding democratic values have been instrumental in India’s parliamentary democracy.
Lok Sabha Speakers List with Party Name
| Sr No. | Name | Period | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar | 1952-1956 | Indian National Congress |
| 2 | M. A. Ayyangar | 1956-1962 | Indian National Congress |
| 3 | Sardar Hukam Singh | 1962-1967 | Indian National Congress |
| 4 | Neelam Sanjiva Reddy | 1967-1969 | Indian National Congress |
| 5 | Gurdial Singh Dhillon | 1969-1975 | Indian National Congress |
| 6 | Bali Ram Bhagat | 1976-1977 | Indian National Congress |
| 7 | Neelam Sanjiva Reddy | 1977 | Janatha Party |
| 8 | K. S. Hegde | 1977-1980 | Janatha Party |
| 9 | Balram Jakhar | 1980-1989 | Indian National Congress |
| 10 | Rabi Ray | 1989-1991 | Janata Dal |
| 11 | Shivraj Patil | 1991-1996 | Indian National Congress |
| 12 | P. A. Sangma | 1996-1998 | Indian National Congress |
| 13 | G. M. C. Balayogi | 1998-2002 | Telugu Desam Party |
| 14 | Manohar Joshi | 2002-2004 | Shiv Sena |
| 15 | Somnath Chatterjee | 2004-2009 | Communist Party of India |
| 16 | Meira Kumar | 2009-2014 | Indian National Congress |
| 17 | Sumitra Mahajan | 2014-2019 | Bhartiya Janta Party |
| 18 | Om Birla | 2019-Present | Bhartiya Janta Party |
Lok Sabha Speaker List PDF
Download list of Panel of Chairpersons, Lok Sabha from below link.
https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/table_of_precedence.pdf
https://www.mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/table_of_precedence.pdf
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