Speculation is rife over the upcoming election for the Lok Sabha Speaker on June 26. The NDA, led by the BJP, is expected to finalize their candidate by June 22-23, while the Shiv Sena hinted at supporting a candidate from the TDP, complicating matters. The JD(U) affirmed the BJP’s right to the Speaker’s post within the alliance. Names like Daggubatti Purandareshwari and Bhratruhari Mahtab are circulating as potential candidates for the role. There’s also talk of incumbent Speaker Om Birla possibly continuing.