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Om Birla Vows Impartiality After Opposition's Removal Motion Fails

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed the House after a motion for his removal, raised by over 100 Opposition MPs, was defeated by a voice vote. He thanked the members for their trust and vowed to perform his duties fairly and impartially. Birla countered allegations of stifling Opposition voices, stating every member has the right to speak according to parliamentary rules. The proceedings were earlier disrupted by sloganeering, leading to an adjournment during Question Hour.

Key Points: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Pledges Fair Conduct After Motion Fails

  • Removal motion against Speaker fails
  • Birla pledges impartial conduct
  • Emphasises rules apply equally to all
  • House adjourned amid sloganeering
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"House will function according to rules": Om Birla after Opposition motion on Lok Sabha Speaker's removal fails

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reaffirms commitment to impartiality and rules after Opposition's removal motion is defeated by voice vote in Parliament.

"I give you my confidence that I will always work to carry out my duties in an impartial, fair manner. - Om Birla"

New Delhi, March 12

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday reiterated that he will carry out his duties fairly and impartially, and emphasised that every member of the Lower House of Parliament, whether a minister or an Opposition MP, has the right to speak according to the rules.

Birla was addressing the Lok Sabha for the first time since the vote for the removal of the Speaker, raised by over 100 Opposition members, failed by a voice vote in the Lower House.

"The members of the House have strengthened the traditions of the House, and always increased the prestige of the house. I thank everyone for putting their trust in me. I give you my confidence that I will always work to carry out my duties in an impartial, fair manner," Birla said today.

Addressing allegations of not allowing certain members to speak, Birla added, "Some members had said that Opposition MPs are not given a chance to speak, I want to make it clear that whether it is a minister of an Opposition MP, whichever member is there, every member has the right to speak according to rules."

Emphasising on the importance of following the rules of the house to ensure its smooth functioning

"I want to make it clear that the House functions according to the rules. The rules have not been made by Government or Opposition, and in this House, rules are equally enforced on all members equally," the Speaker said.

"Whether there is any topic, either the PM, or any minister, each member has to give a notice that they will speak, only after that they will be allowed to speak. No member has the right to speak out of turn in this House," he added.

Birla's return to the Lok Sabha was met with protest and heavy sloganeering. He asked the INDIA bloc MPs to let the House function during the Question Hour.

The Lok Sabha proceedings had been adjourned at 11:04 am following the sloganeering, with Birla urging to the members then to let the Question Hour function.

"Question Hour is a significant time (in Parliamentary proceedings), and I urge that we let it function. MPs can raise their issues in the Question Hour and hold the government responsible. At 12 noon, I will also present my views on the discussion that happened in the last two days. Do you not want the Question Hour to function?" he had said.

Om Birla returned to the Lok Sabha as the Speaker, after the no-confidence motion against him was rejected through a voice vote.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally, some focus on the Question Hour! It's one of the most important tools for accountability. MPs should use that time effectively instead of sloganeering. The Speaker is right to prioritize it. Let's hope for more substantive debates now. 🤞
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Aman W
Rules are rules. You can't have chaos in Parliament. If every MP starts speaking out of turn, nothing will get done. The Opposition's motion failed, they should accept it and move on. The country needs work, not constant drama.
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Sarah B
Watching from abroad, it's concerning when the main opposition bloc feels systematically silenced. The Speaker's impartiality is the bedrock of a functioning legislature. His words are reassuring, but actions over this session will be the real test.
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Vikram M
The trust of the House has been reaffirmed. Now it's time for all MPs, treasury and opposition, to focus on the people's issues. So much pending legislation needs discussion. Hope the remaining session is productive. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
Sloganeering and adjournments waste taxpayer money. We elect MPs to debate and legislate, not to shout. The Speaker's call for order is correct. The rules are there for a reason – to ensure everyone gets a fair chance in a structured way.

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