Will try to run house with cooperation of all political parties: Sumitra Mahajan

Mahajan said that she will seek the cooperation of the opposition in this regard, while addressing media in the capital.

"Efforts will be made to show efficiency and quality in the parliamentary work," she said.

She also sought cooperation of media in highlighting good debates in parliament.

Mahajan further said that cooperation of political parties is needed in this direction.

"A training programme will be conducted for first timers to train them with procedures and proceeding of the house. Over 315 members have been elected first time and orientation programme is essential for them," she added.

Eight-time Member of Parliament from the Indore constituency Mahajan was unanimously elected as the second woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha earlier today.

Mahajan, who has been representing Indore since 1989, is the longest serving woman parliamentarian.

Before Mahajan's election, former union minister Kamal Nath, had been functioning as the Protem Speaker of the Lok Sabha.