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Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
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About — Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
The Speaker of a Legislative Assembly is the elected presiding officer who conducts sessions, enforces procedural rules, and maintains order. The role is crucial because the Speaker decides the legislative agenda, rules on motions, and may cast a tie‑breaking vote. In 2022, Uttar Pradesh’s Speaker used anti‑defection powers to disqualify several MLAs, reshaping the state’s political balance.