| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Prem Kumar elected Speaker of Bihar Assembly |
| Date | 2nd December 2025 |
| Election Process | Unanimous election via voice vote in the first sitting of the 18th Bihar Assembly |
| Key Highlight | First unanimous Speaker election since 2015 (Opposition did not file nomination due to lack of numbers) |
| Pro-Tem Speaker | Narendra Narayan Yadav facilitated the election process |
| Tradition Followed | Escorted to Speaker's Chair by CM Nitish Kumar and LoP Tejashwi Yadav |
| Prem Kumar's Background | 70-year-old BJP leader, 9-term MLA from Gaya (since 1990), former minister and Leader of the Opposition |
| Constitutional Basis | Articles 93/178 (Appointment), 94/179 (Removal), 95/180 (Deputy Speaker's role), 96/181 (Recusal during removal motion), 97/186 (Salaries) |
| Pro Tem Speaker Role | Appointed by Governor to preside over first sitting, administer oaths, and facilitate Speaker election. Office ceases after new Speaker's election. |
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