LS Speaker contest: Om Birla's challenger once saw his election declared void before SC restored it

Tuesday, 25 June 2024
Kodikunnil Suresh, a Congress stalwart and eight-term MP, challenges BJP's Om Birla for Lok Sabha speaker. His career has seen legal battles over caste certificates, supported by his party despite controversies. Suresh, born in Thiruvananthapuram, continues to represent Mavelikkara constituency, emphasizing his legislative and leadership experience.

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