Opposition Pushes No-Confidence Motion Against Lok Sabha Speaker Birla
Opposition Pushes No-Confidence Motion Against Lok Sabha Speaker Birla
Over 100 MPs sign a no-confidence notice against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, citing speaking-time refusals and suspensions as Parliament stalls move toward the Budget session.
The opposition is pressing ahead with a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, backed by a sizable bloc of MPs who say parliamentary proceedings have been unfairly managed. Reports show signatories ranging from 103 to 118, with at least the 100-signature threshold required to move the motion, underscoring the seriousness of the challenge to Birla’s leadership.
Sources indicate that the push comes after sustained grievances over how the House has functioned—claims that Members were denied speaking time and that suspensions were used to curb dissent. In fresh talks held after adjournments, Birla met with top government and opposition leaders to explore a path to normalcy and to allow Rahul Gandhi to address the House, a core demand of the Opposition.
The Opposition’s move centers on three grounds: Speaker conduct that they say has impaired democratic debate, denial of opportunities for opposition voices, and the suspension of MPs as a tactic to disrupt parliamentary business. If the motion advances, it would trigger a process that could lead to adjustment of proceedings or a vote on Birla’s continuity as Speaker. While the immediate aim is to revive the Budget-session debate, observers say the outcome could reshape the dynamics in the Lower House and the handling of parliamentary rules for the near term.
As discussions continue, Opposition leaders emphasize their commitment to restoring normalcy in Parliament and ensuring a fair platform for debate. The final decision on timing and the exact form of the move is expected after further consultations, with the backdrop of ongoing attempts to reconcile the House’s divisions and push for the long-delayed Union Budget to proceed.
