Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi (left) and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. (Express photo)
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address the Lok Sabha on Wednesday during the debate on a no-confidence motion seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla. The motion was introduced by Congress MP Mohammad Jawed and received the backing of more than 50 MPs, allowing it to be formally taken up for discussion in the House.
The resolution against the Speaker has significant support from the Opposition, with 118 Opposition MPs signing the motion, alleging that Om Birla displayed “partisan behaviour” and failed to maintain the impartiality expected from the Speaker’s office. BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, who was presiding, allowed the motion and allotted 10 hours for debate, urging members to remain focused on the resolution.
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The debate began on Tuesday amid sharp exchanges between the Opposition and the ruling BJP. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said the resolution was meant to protect the dignity of Parliament rather than target Birla personally, while Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the Speaker and criticised Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, triggering a political back-and-forth involving Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
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