BJP's Om Birla is likely to be next Lok Sabha Speaker unless...

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Lok Sabha Speaker election today LIVE UpdatesOm Birla of the BJP-led NDA coalition will likely become the next Speaker of the Lok Sabha, barring any instances of cross-voting.

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Given the NDA's substantial majority of 297 MPs (including allies and supported parties), Om Birla's election as the Speaker appears highly probable unless there are unexpected defections or instances of cross-voting where members from the NDA coalition vote against their candidate.Cross-voting in elections refers to the practice where a voter casts their ballot in favour of a candidate or party other than the one they officially support or are affiliated with.

This can happen for various reasons, such as dissatisfaction with the candidate from their party, agreement with the policies of another candidate or party, or other personal or strategic considerations.Cross-voting can occur in different types of elections, including presidential, parliamentary, and local elections, and even in legislative votes on specific issues, where members may vote against their party's stance.The discussion about cross-voting and coalition dynamics becomes relevant in the context of the current Modi government because:1)The Modi government is not formed solely by the BJP but includes various allies.2)Allies like Nitish Kumar's JD(U) and N. Chandrababu Naidu's TDP have a history of switching alliances or supporting different coalitions based on political considerations.The Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee, has voiced dissatisfaction with the Congress's choice of K Suresh as their nominee for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker, stating they were not consulted.