US EditionBJP Criticizes Opposition's Move Against Lok Sabha Speaker
The motion follows 106 MPs' support amid disputes over procedural fairness and denial of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's pre-Budget speech, Congress leaders said.
- On February 10, 2026, Congress moved a no-confidence notice against Om Birla, with K. Suresh and Mohammad Jawed submitting it after securing 106 signatures.
- Following last week's disruptions, opposition leaders say the move was prompted by alleged partisan rulings that disallowed Rahul Gandhi from speaking, with seven Congress MPs suspended.
- Under Article 94, a removal motion requires a minimum 14-day notice with two signatures, at least 50 Members supporting initially, and an effective majority of at least 272 votes in the Lok Sabha .
- During the 14-day notice period, Om Birla continues to function as Speaker and preside over the House, and if the resolution passes, he would cease to be Speaker immediately with a new Speaker election required.
- Historically, no Speaker has been removed via this mechanism, so the notice is a rare institutional challenge with backing from Samajwadi Party and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, while Trinamool Congress has not formally declared its position.
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Om Birla to stay away from Lok Sabha till no-confidence motion is decided
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has decided not to attend proceedings of the House until the no-confidence motion is decided, sources close to him said on Tuesday. While the Rules of Procedure do not mandate such a step, Birla has taken the decision voluntarily, sources said, adding that he will not enter the House irrespective of any attempt by the government or the Opposition to persuade him otherwise. According to sources, the motion to…
Opposition Moves No-Confidence Motion Against Speaker Om Birla
Opposition parties led by the Congress submitted a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, on 10 February 2026. The motion, signed by 118 Members of Parliament, was handed to the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha. The move followed ongoing disruptions in the Lower House, with the Opposition alleging that the Speaker had acted in a partisan manner and denied the Leader of the Opposition the opportunity to speak during key debate…
Om Birla To Not Attend Lok Sabha Until No-Trust Motion Decided: Sources
Taking a moral stand after the Opposition submitted a notice seeking to remove him from his post, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has decided not to attend proceedings in the House until the motion is discussed and decided, sources said on Tuesday.
No-Confidence Motion By Opposition Against Speaker Om Birla Cites '2025' Events
The Opposition’s dramatic move to bring a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, projected as a defence of “constitutional propriety”, is already facing embarrassment after glaring drafting errors surfaced in the very notice submitted to Parliament. Escalating its confrontation with the government, Opposition parties on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, formally submitted a no-confidence notice seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker…
Why hasn't Rahul Gandhi signed the no-confidence motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker? Congress explained the reason. The opposition has submitted a notice of no-confidence against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to the Lok Sabha Secretary General. It reportedly bears the signatures of approximately 120 MPs from several opposition parties, including the Congress, DMK, and Samajwadi Party.
BJP Criticizes Opposition's Move Against Lok Sabha Speaker
BJP Criticizes Opposition's Move Against Lok Sabha Speaker The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has lashed out at the Opposition's attempt to unseat Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra labeled the move as a ploy influenced by external forces, specifically citing George Soros, known US-based billionaire, as an instigator.As the Opposition, led by the Congress and its allies, submitted a notice against Birla, they cited the Speak…
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