On Tuesday, approximately 120 opposition MPs submitted a formal notice to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla from his position. According to sources, the Speaker has now directed the Lok Sabha Secretary General, Utpal Kumar Singh, to review the notice.
Reasons for the No-Confidence Motion
The opposition parties decided to move this resolution after several disagreements in the House. Their primary grievances include:
- Restricting Debate: Allegations that the Speaker did not allow the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gandhi, and other leaders to speak during the “Motion of Thanks” to the President’s address.
- Suspensions: The recent suspension of eight opposition MPs from the House.
- Alleged Bias: Concerns that the Chair has acted in a partisan manner during parliamentary proceedings.
Official Action and Next Steps
Speaker Om Birla has asked the Secretary General to examine the notice and proceed according to parliamentary rules. Under Article 94(c) of the Constitution, a Speaker can be removed if a resolution is passed by a majority of the House after a 14-day notice period.
The notice was officially submitted to the Lok Sabha Secretariat by Congress MP and Chief Whip K. Suresh. He represented a group of opposition parties, including the Congress, the Samajwadi Party, and the DMK.
Notable Exceptions
While most major opposition parties supported the move, Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs did not sign the notice. Reports suggest that the TMC preferred to send a formal protest letter to the Speaker first, giving him a few days to address their concerns before moving for his removal.
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