Opposition Set To Move No-Confidence Motion Against Speaker Om Birla

India’s opposition parties are preparing to move a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, marking an unusual and serious escalation in parliamentary confrontation. The move comes amid growing dissatisfaction over how proceedings during the ongoing Budget session have been handled, with opposition leaders saying they were repeatedly denied chances to raise key issues.

After a detailed meeting inside the Parliament complex, leaders from several opposition parties agreed that the situation had reached a point where formal action was needed. According to them, parliamentary rules were not being applied evenly, and debates were being restricted in ways that weakened democratic discussion inside the House.

A major flashpoint was the decision to not allow Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, to speak during the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address. Opposition members believe this decision sent a troubling message about who gets to speak and who does not. They argue that preventing such interventions undermines the spirit of parliamentary debate.

There is also anger over how certain remarks made by ruling party members against women legislators were addressed. Opposition MPs claim disciplinary rules appeared selective, creating an impression that some members receive leniency while others face strict control. This, they say, has damaged trust in the Speaker’s neutrality.

The proposed motion is based on Article 94 of the Constitution, which allows the removal of the Speaker through a majority decision in the Lok Sabha. For the motion to be admitted, at least 100 MPs must sign in support. Opposition leaders say signature collection is underway and that this effort goes beyond politics, aiming to defend parliamentary dignity.

Speaker Om Birla has maintained that all decisions were taken according to established rules and with the intent of maintaining order in the House. Still, frequent disruptions and adjournments have continued to affect legislative work.

Political observers feel that even if the motion does not succeed, it highlights rising mistrust between the government and opposition. As the session continues, attention will remain on how this confrontation reshapes parliamentary functioning in the days ahead.