Tributes to G. V. Mavalankar, first Speaker of Lok Sabha, on his birth anniversary
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar, the first Speaker of Lok Sabha, in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his birth anniversary on 27 November 2025.
Summary
Mavalankar was born on 27 November 1888 in Baroda (present-day Gujarat). He became a member of the Bombay Legislative Assembly from Ahmedabad in 1937 and was its Speaker until 1946, then presided over the Sixth Central Legislative Assembly. After 1947 he was Speaker of the Constituent Assembly (Legislative) and of the Provisional Parliament. He was unanimously elected Speaker of the First Lok Sabha on 15 May 1952 and served until his death on 27 February 1956. Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh also paid tributes.
Key facts
- Person
- Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar
- Born
- 27 November 1888, Baroda (Gujarat)
- First Lok Sabha Speaker
- Elected unanimously on 15 May 1952
- Died
- 27 February 1956
- Earlier
- Speaker, Bombay Legislative Assembly (1937–46); presided over Sixth Central Legislative Assembly
- Tribute venue
- Central Hall, Samvidhan Sadan
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, to whom tributes were paid on his birth anniversary on 27 November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — G. V. Mavalankar
Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha; he was born on 27 November 1888.
On which date was G. V. Mavalankar unanimously elected Speaker of the First Lok Sabha?
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Correct answer: C — 15 May 1952
As per the Lok Sabha Secretariat release, he was unanimously elected Speaker on 15 May 1952 and served until his death on 27 February 1956.