CP Joshi elected as Rajasthan Assembly Speaker

Jaipur: Veteran Congress leader C.P. Joshi, an MLA from Nathdwara, was on Wednesday elected unanimously as Rajasthan Assembly Speaker. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot proposed Joshi as the Speaker which was approved by leader of Opposition Gulabchand Katariya.

Soon after, Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, deputy leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore and others proposed the name of Joshi which was approved by former chief minister Vasundhara Raje and other opposition leaders as well. The Assembly was then adjourned till Thursday. (IANS)

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