Behind-the-scenes power play: Messages and signals in battle for Speaker’s post

Political circles within Parliament discern three distinct messages arising from the unsuccessful negotiations and power dynamics between the government and the Opposition, setting the stage for a rare contest for the position of Lok Sabha Speaker. The Congress and several allies from the INDIA bloc, emboldened by their stronger numbers in the House this session, have maintained their stance on securing the Deputy Speaker's post as a prerequisite for agreeing to the NDA's candidate for Speaker.