<p>Amaravati: TDP's Narsipatnam MLA C Ayyannapatrudu was elected unanimously as the Speaker of the 16th Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Saturday.</p><p>Addressing the Assembly, Pro-tem Speaker and TDP's Rajahmundry Rural MLA G Butchaiah Chowdary said that Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan, TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh and BJP's Staya Kumar Yadava made three proposals on behalf of Ayyannapatrudu for the Speaker's post.</p><p>"As Ayyannapatrudu was the only person who filed the nomination, I declare that he has been elected as the Speaker unanimously. I extend my wholehearted congratulations to Ayyannapatrudu and request him to ascend the Speaker's chair," said the Pro-tem Speaker.</p><p>Ayyannapatrudu's election was a mere formality as no other MLA filed a nomination to challenge him.</p>.Andhra Pradesh Assembly Elections 2024: YSRCP leader Padmanabham changes name after failing to defeat Pawan Kalyan in polls.<p>On Friday, only three nominations were received for the Speaker's post, and they all were on behalf of Ayyannapatrudu, said PPK Ramacharyulu, secretary general, Legislative Assembly.</p><p>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and others escorted Ayyannapatrudu to the Speaker's chair.</p><p>After taking over as the Speaker, Ayyannapatrudu requested Naidu to speak.</p><p>Addressing the 16th Legislative Assembly for the first time, Naidu congratulated and heaped praise on the Speaker, noting that he is one of the senior-most legislators in the Telugu states.</p><p>"It is very happy to see a recognised BC leader like you (Ayyannapatrudu) in the position of the Speaker. My wholehearted congratulations to you for being unanimously elected as the Speaker," he said.</p><p>Observing that there are many first-time legislators in the House, Naidu further elaborated on the background of 67-year-old Ayyannapatrudu.</p><p>The second day of the first session of the 16th Legislative Assembly commenced at 10:30 am.</p><p>Three MLAs who did not take oath of office on Friday finished the formalities today. With the completion of their swearing-in, all the 175 MLAs of the southern state took the oath of office.</p><p>Meanwhile, YSRCP chief <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/andhra-pradesh/tdp-is-doing-vendetta-politics-jagan-claims-as-ysrcps-central-office-demolished-in-tadepalli-3076658">Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy</a> is not likely to attend the Assembly as he is scheduled to visit Kadapa district today.</p><p>According to a statement from the opposition party, the former chief minister will spend the next three days at Pulivendula in Kadapa district.</p>
<p>Amaravati: TDP's Narsipatnam MLA C Ayyannapatrudu was elected unanimously as the Speaker of the 16th Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Saturday.</p><p>Addressing the Assembly, Pro-tem Speaker and TDP's Rajahmundry Rural MLA G Butchaiah Chowdary said that Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan, TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh and BJP's Staya Kumar Yadava made three proposals on behalf of Ayyannapatrudu for the Speaker's post.</p><p>"As Ayyannapatrudu was the only person who filed the nomination, I declare that he has been elected as the Speaker unanimously. I extend my wholehearted congratulations to Ayyannapatrudu and request him to ascend the Speaker's chair," said the Pro-tem Speaker.</p><p>Ayyannapatrudu's election was a mere formality as no other MLA filed a nomination to challenge him.</p>.Andhra Pradesh Assembly Elections 2024: YSRCP leader Padmanabham changes name after failing to defeat Pawan Kalyan in polls.<p>On Friday, only three nominations were received for the Speaker's post, and they all were on behalf of Ayyannapatrudu, said PPK Ramacharyulu, secretary general, Legislative Assembly.</p><p>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and others escorted Ayyannapatrudu to the Speaker's chair.</p><p>After taking over as the Speaker, Ayyannapatrudu requested Naidu to speak.</p><p>Addressing the 16th Legislative Assembly for the first time, Naidu congratulated and heaped praise on the Speaker, noting that he is one of the senior-most legislators in the Telugu states.</p><p>"It is very happy to see a recognised BC leader like you (Ayyannapatrudu) in the position of the Speaker. My wholehearted congratulations to you for being unanimously elected as the Speaker," he said.</p><p>Observing that there are many first-time legislators in the House, Naidu further elaborated on the background of 67-year-old Ayyannapatrudu.</p><p>The second day of the first session of the 16th Legislative Assembly commenced at 10:30 am.</p><p>Three MLAs who did not take oath of office on Friday finished the formalities today. With the completion of their swearing-in, all the 175 MLAs of the southern state took the oath of office.</p><p>Meanwhile, YSRCP chief <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/andhra-pradesh/tdp-is-doing-vendetta-politics-jagan-claims-as-ysrcps-central-office-demolished-in-tadepalli-3076658">Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy</a> is not likely to attend the Assembly as he is scheduled to visit Kadapa district today.</p><p>According to a statement from the opposition party, the former chief minister will spend the next three days at Pulivendula in Kadapa district.</p>