Who is traditionally selected to fill the position of the Protem Speaker in the newly elected Lok Sabha?

Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 997

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A Protem Speaker is appointed by the President to conduct the initial proceedings of the newly elected Lok Sabha until a permanent Speaker is chosen. Traditionally, one of the senior-most members of the newly elected Lok Sabha is selected for this role to administer oaths to the new members.