New Delhi: Veteran Congress leader Kodikunnil Suresh is expected to become the pro-tem speaker to preside over the procedures of the Lok Sabha, including swearing-in ceremony of the new members. The senior member of the party was appointed as pro-tem speaker. 

Maneka Gandhi, a member of the BJP party and nine-time MP, lost the elections this term. Presently, Dr. Virendra Kumar, who was in Lok Sabha eight times, and Kodikunnel Suresh are the seniormost members of the present Lok Sabha. 

Dr. Virendra Kumar was sworn in as minister on Sunday. The pro-tem speaker takes charge after taking the oath administered by the president.