The correct answer is Lal Singh Shaktiwat. Deputy SpeakerArticle 178 contains the corresponding position for the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of a state. The Deputy Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst its members right after the election of the Speaker has taken place. The date of election of the Deputy Speaker is fixed by the Speaker (the date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the President). Once elected, the Deputy Speaker usually continues in office until the dissolution of the House. The position of the speaker is not one of enormous power but it is certainly of dignity and prestige. An important responsibility of the Speaker is to see that the opposition gets enough scope to criticize the Government. Current Speaker of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly: C. P Joshi