Parliament – Opposition Plans No-Confidence Move Against Lok Sabha Speaker
Parliament – Members of the Congress party are preparing to introduce a resolution seeking permission to move a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in the House on Tuesday. The move comes after opposition leaders accused the Speaker of showing partiality during recent proceedings.
A total of 118 MPs from various opposition parties have reportedly signed the proposed motion. The lawmakers have raised concerns over what they describe as biased conduct in the functioning of the House, particularly after Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi was allegedly not allowed sufficient opportunity to speak during a debate.
Opposition Pushes for Motion Against Speaker
The resolution will only be formally introduced if the House grants permission for it to be taken up. Parliamentary procedures require such consent before discussions on a no-confidence motion against the Speaker can proceed.
Opposition leaders argue that the matter needs to be discussed openly in the House to address concerns about the neutrality expected from the Speaker’s office. The development reflects ongoing tensions between the ruling coalition and opposition parties during the current parliamentary session.
Government Ministers Expected to Lead Debate
Sources indicate that Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju is likely to initiate the discussion once the motion is taken up. Several senior members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party are expected to participate in the debate and present their views.
Among those scheduled to speak are BJP MPs Anurag Thakur, Nishikant Dubey, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Bhartruhari Mahtab. Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Chirag Paswan is also expected to address the House during the discussion.
Congress MPs to Present Arguments in Lok Sabha
On behalf of the opposition, several Congress MPs are preparing to speak in support of the resolution. Party leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Manish Tewari, Deepender Singh Hooda and Jothimani are expected to outline their arguments in the Lok Sabha and explain why they believe the motion should be considered.
Their remarks are likely to focus on parliamentary conduct and the role of the Speaker in maintaining neutrality during debates.
Key Government Statements Scheduled in Both Houses
Apart from the political debate, several official statements are also scheduled in Parliament. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present a statement on the Supplementary Demands for Grants — Second Batch for the financial year 2025–26 in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
These supplementary demands outline additional funding requirements for various government departments during the current financial year.
In the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying SP Singh Baghel will present an update regarding the implementation status of recommendations made in the Fourth Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Processing for 2024–25.
The report relates to the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Rajya Sabha Discussions on Environment and Rural Development
Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha is set to continue its discussion on the functioning of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The debate began earlier after BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari raised the issue in the Upper House on Monday.
Members are expected to respond and share their views on environmental policies and the ministry’s work.
According to the official List of Business, the Rajya Sabha will also hold a discussion on the performance and initiatives of the Ministry of Rural Development.
Government Monitoring West Asia Situation
On Monday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed both Houses regarding the evolving situation in West Asia. He informed Parliament that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the developments in the region.
Jaishankar also stated that the government has issued advisories to Indian citizens living in Iran and other affected areas. He emphasised that the safety and security of Indian nationals abroad remains a top priority.
He added that various ministries are coordinating their efforts to respond effectively to the situation and provide necessary support to citizens if required.
Budget Session Timeline
The current Budget Session of Parliament began on January 28. The first phase continued until February 13, after which the session was temporarily adjourned.
The second phase of the Budget Session is currently underway and is scheduled to continue until April 2, during which several legislative and financial matters are expected to be discussed in both Houses.