What are the roles and powers of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker in the Indian Parliament?
The roles and powers of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker in the Indian Parliament include: 1. Presiding over the sessions of the House of the People. 2. Maintaining order and decorum within the House. 3. Deciding on matters of procedure and referring questions of privilege to the appropriate committee. 4. Ensuring that the rights and privileges of members are protected. 5. Referring Bills and other matters to the relevant committees for examination and report. 6. Casting a vote in case of a tie on any matter being voted upon in the House. 7. Representing the House in its relations with the President, the authorities, and other authorities outside the House. The Deputy Speaker performs the duties of the Speaker in his absence or when the office of the Speaker is vacant. They also perform any other duties assigned to them by the Speaker or the House.