US EditionPolitical Turmoil: Opposition's Controversial No-Confidence Move Against Lok Sabha Speaker
Opposition MPs plan the motion following suspension of eight members and disputes over Speaker Birla's refusal to allow opposition participation, Congress sources said.
- On February 9, 2026, the INDIA bloc decided at Mallikarjun Kharge's office in the Parliament House complex to move a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
- Following the suspension of eight MPs, Speaker Birla barred Rahul Gandhi from citing an 'unpublished' memoir, sparking protests and a boycott during last week’s proceedings.
- Venugopal told reporters, `You see what is happening in Parliament. You can see in this session, the Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, is not being allowed to speak anything in this House`, accusing the Speaker of silencing the Opposition.
- Proceedings were repeatedly adjourned, with Lok Sabha proceedings halted nearly seven minutes after starting, then again till 12 noon and at 2 pm, disrupting Question Hour.
- Speaker Birla said he advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to attend after receiving intelligence MPs might approach his seat, risking disruptions to Budget debates.
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Opposition mulling notice to seek removal of Lok Sabha Speaker
Opposition parties are seriously considering a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, with over 100 MPs reportedly signing a notice. This move follows grievances over the handling of parliamentary proceedings, including the suspension of members and the refusal to allow Rahul ...
Political Turmoil: Opposition's Controversial No-Confidence Move Against Lok Sabha Speaker
Political Turmoil: Opposition's Controversial No-Confidence Move Against Lok Sabha Speaker In a significant political development, Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) chief Upendra Kushwaha on Monday sharply criticized the Opposition's push to bring a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Kushwaha labeled the move as driven by 'desperation' and devoid of constitutional or political value. Speaking to ANI, Kushwaha argued that such acti…
Opposition To Move No-Confidence Vote Against Speaker Om Birla: Sources
A no-confidence vote is being planned against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, sources told NDTV Monday morning, in a development that underlines deep distrust between the ruling BJP and those in the opposition in every recent Parliament session.
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