Congress Moves Against Speaker Om Birla

The Indian Parliament is facing a huge political storm today. Specifically, the INDIA bloc wants to remove Speaker Om Birla from his post. Therefore, they have prepared a formal no-confidence motion with over 100 signatures. This move comes after a week of total chaos in the Lok Sabha.

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What is the No-Confidence Motion?

First, any member can move to remove the Speaker under Article 94. Specifically, the notice needs at least 100 signatures to be valid. Then, the House must give a 14-day notice before the vote happens. Actually, the Opposition says they have 103 signatures ready right now. Therefore, they have the minimum numbers to file the official notice.

Why the Opposition is Angry

First, Rahul Gandhi says the Speaker is blocking his voice. Specifically, he was not allowed to speak during the Budget session debate. Then, eight Opposition MPs were suspended for the rest of the session. Actually, Congress says the Speaker is only helping the ruling party. Therefore, they feel that they have no space to speak in Parliament.

The Row Over the Army Chief’s Book

First, Rahul Gandhi tried to quote from an unpublished book. Specifically, the book is by former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane. Then, the Speaker ruled that unpublished works cannot be read in the House. Actually, the Opposition claims the government is hiding facts about China. Therefore, this book has become a major flashpoint for both sides.

Will the Motion Succeed?

First, the ruling NDA has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha. Specifically, the Opposition needs more than half the votes to win. Then, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said the motion will fail easily. Actually, the Opposition knows they do not have the final numbers. Therefore, this move is mostly a way to protest and show unity.

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Reality Check

Reality Check: This is only the fourth time such a motion has been filed. Still, no Speaker in India has ever been removed this way. In fact, most of these motions are defeated by the ruling party’s numbers. Therefore, the Speaker is likely to stay in his post for now. Recently, the House has wasted over 19 hours due to these protests. Now, the country is waiting to see if the Budget debate can finally start.

The Loopholes

The Loopholes: The Opposition can file the notice even if some parties do not join. Actually, the TMC has not yet said if it will sign the paper. In fact, only 100 signatures are needed to start the legal process. Therefore, the Congress can move ahead with the help of the SP and DMK.

What This Means for You

Recently, the logjam in Parliament has stopped important new laws from passing. Now, the Union Budget for 2026 is still stuck in deep debate. First, watch the live news for any update on the 14-day notice. Then, see if the suspended MPs are allowed to return to their seats. Next, look for how this affects your taxes and other budget rules. Indeed, a working Parliament is vital for a healthy and strong nation.

Next Steps

Watch the Lok Sabha TV live stream to see the next floor meeting. Then, read our guide on how a Speaker is elected in India. Would you like me to find the full list of MPs who signed the notice?

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