Opposition submits no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla
Opposition parties in the Lok Sabha have formally submitted a no‑confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla, seeking his removal from office over allegations of partisan conduct and curbing opposition voices in the House. The motion was signed by around 100–118 opposition MPs across major INDIA‑bloc parties, led by the Congress.
What the motion entails
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The resolution is moved under Article 94(c) of the Constitution (and Rule 94C of Lok Sabha rules), which allows Parliament to pass a resolution for the Speaker’s removal if a majority of members vote in favour.
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Opponents accuse Birla of denying the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, and other opposition MPs adequate time to speak, and of providing favourable treatment to BJP MPs during heated debates.
Procedural next steps
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Under rules, the motion requires at least a 14‑day notice period, so its discussion is expected in the latter half of the current Budget session, likely in March–April.
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For the motion to be taken up, Speaker Birla’s own ruling on whether to admit it will be crucial; realistically, overturning a Speaker requires not only the minimum signatures but also a working majority against them, which the opposition currently lacks in the Lok Sabha.
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