When the resolution comes up in the Lok Sabha, Birla will not preside over the proceedings. (Express file photo/Anil Sharma)
Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates: The second leg of the Budget session of Parliament is set to commence today on a stormy note, with the Lok Sabha likely to take up an Opposition resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, the first such attempt against a presiding officer of the House in nearly four decades.
What the resolution means for Opposition: Given the clear majority enjoyed by the ruling alliance in the Lok Sabha, this move by Opposition is largely symbolic. However, it holds political significance, signalling a renewed effort by the Opposition parties to bring their long-standing allegations of bias against the Chair on record inside Parliament. When the resolution comes up in the Lok Sabha, Birla will not preside over the proceedings. Instead, he will sit prominently among the members as the House takes up the notice seeking his removal.
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Jaishankar to speak today: Meanwhile, amid escalating hostilities in the Iran-Israel war, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to speak on the prevailing situation in West Asia. According to a government release, Lok Sabha listed a statement by Jaishankar for today (March 9).
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