Gandhinagar: The Speaker of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly has scheduled the election for the post of Deputy Speaker on Monday, February 16, 2026, in accordance with Rule 11 of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly Rules.

Members wishing to propose a candidate must submit the prescribed motion and notice to the Assembly Secretary before 12 noon on Friday, February 13, 2026, in line with Rule 10(2). The notice must also include a written statement from the proposed candidate confirming their willingness to serve as Deputy Speaker if elected.

As per the rules, a member cannot propose or second their own name, nor can they propose or support more than one candidate. Members have been urged to follow these provisions carefully while submitting nominations.

The notification was issued by the Gujarat Legislative Assembly Secretariat in Gandhinagar on Wednesday. The election comes after Jethabhai Ahir (Bharwad) resigned from his position of Deputy Speaker in December last year, citing his busy schedule and commitments to other responsibilities.

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