Who was the Speaker of the first Lok Sabha? (UPSC Prelims 2007)

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Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar, popularly known as \'Dadasaheb\', was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, serving from 15 May 1952 to 27 February 1956 for the 1st Lok Sabha (1951-52). He previously presided over the Provisional Parliament (1947-52) and Central Legislative Assembly (1946-47). Known as the \'Father of the Lok Sabha\' by Nehru, he shaped parliamentary procedures. The first Lok Sabha was constituted on 17 April 1952 post-general elections. He died in 1956 at age 67.

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G. V. Mavlankar Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar, popularly known as \'Dadasaheb\', was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, serving from 15 May 1952 to 27 February 1956 for the 1st Lok Sabha (1951-52). He previously presided over the Provisional Parliament (1947-52) and Central Legislative Assembly (1946-47). Known as the \'Father of the Lok Sabha\' by Nehru, he shaped parliamentary procedures. The first Lok Sabha was constituted on 17 April 1952 post-general elections. He died in 1956 at age 67.

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