The Congress has submitted a notice for a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, which has the support of 118 Members of Parliament. The Opposition has accused the Speaker of adopting a biased approach and suppressing their voices. Priyanka Gandhi has also alleged that the Speaker is acting under pressure.
The Congress has given a notice of a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. In this, 118 MPs have supported the motion. The opposition alleges that the Speaker has adopted a biased attitude in the proceedings of the House and has suppressed the voice of the opposition. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, ‘The Speaker himself has been disrespected. The Speaker is under pressure and has to give statements himself, which is not right.’
Priyanka Gandhi claimed that there is no question of anyone attacking the Prime Minister. The Speaker has made this statement because the government put pressure on him, as on that day PM Modi did not have the courage to come to the House. Therefore, the Speaker is giving a justification, which is wrong.
Amid Congress’s no-confidence motion, the question arises whether it can be passed against Om Birla in the Lok Sabha. What are the rules regarding a no-confidence motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker? And in Indian parliamentary history, how many no-confidence motions have been brought against Speakers so far?
During the discussion on the motion of thanks in Parliament, Rahul Gandhi was not allowed to complete his speech. In the Lok Sabha, the opposition leader wanted to speak on Naravane’s book. Following the uproar, 8 MPs, including 7 from Congress, were suspended.
Constitutional Process for Removing the Lok Sabha Speaker in India
- The complete process for removing the Lok Sabha Speaker from office is carried out under Article 94 of the Indian Constitution and Article 200 of the Rules of Procedure of the Lok Sabha.
- Any member who wants to move a motion to remove the Speaker or Deputy Speaker must submit the proposal in writing to the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha.
- Certain conditions must be fulfilled for this proposal to be approved, such as the allegations being written clearly and precisely, without including any arguments, assumptions, sarcasm, accusations, or offensive remarks.
- After the notice is received, the member concerned is included in the agenda to seek permission to move the motion.
- A date is fixed for the discussion of the motion, which is at least 14 days after the date of the notice.
- The important point is that the motion must have the support of at least 50 members (MPs), otherwise it fails.
- Usually, the debate and voting take place within 10 days of the motion being accepted. When the motion is under consideration, the Speaker or Deputy Speaker cannot preside over the proceedings.”
- Finally, the motion must be passed by a majority of the members present in the House at that time.
