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Lok Sabha Rejects Opposition Bid to Remove Speaker Om Birla by Voice Vote

The Lok Sabha rejected an opposition resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla through a voice vote amid noisy protests. Home Minister Amit Shah strongly criticized the motion, stating it undermined the dignity of the parliamentary institution and was an unfortunate event in parliamentary politics. Shah emphasized the Speaker's role as a neutral custodian and stated that the BJP had never brought such a motion while in opposition. The debate saw participation from over 42 members and was marked by sharp exchanges between the treasury and opposition benches.

Key Points: Lok Sabha Rejects Motion to Remove Speaker Om Birla

  • Voice vote rejects removal motion
  • Amit Shah criticizes opposition move
  • Motion seen as undermining Parliament
  • Debate featured sharp exchanges
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Lok Sabha rejects opposition resolution for removal of Speaker Om Birla by voice vote

Lok Sabha rejects opposition resolution for removal of Speaker Om Birla via voice vote after heated debate. Amit Shah criticizes the move.

"This is not ordinary. After about four decades, a No-Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker has been brought. - Amit Shah"

New Delhi, March 11

Lok Sabha on Wednesday rejected the opposition resolution for the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla through a voice vote amid noisy scenes in the House with Congress members protesting against the remarks of Home Minister Amit Shah against party leader Rahul Gandhi.

The Home Minister replied to the two-day debate on the resolution moved by Congress MP Mohammad Jawed, which was marked by sharp jibes by both opposition and treasury benches at each other.

BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, who was in the Chair, asked Mohammad Jawed to speak after the Home Minister's reply and said he can do so only when Congress members go to their seats.

Amid loud sloganeering by the opposition members, Jagdambika Pal called for a voice vote and said the resolution has been defeated.

In his reply, Amit Shah strongly criticised the Opposition for bringing a no-confidence motion against Birla and said it has undermined the dignity of the parliamentary institution.

He said the House is not a marketplace and the members are expected to follow the rules.

"This is not ordinary. After about four decades, a No-Confidence Motion against Lok Sabha Speaker has been brought. It is unfortunate for Parliamentary politics and this House," Amit Shah said.

"According to the established history of this House, its proceedings are conducted on the basis of mutual trust. The Speaker serves as a neutral custodian, representing both the ruling party and the Opposition. Specific rules have been created by this very Lok Sabha to guide how the Speaker should conduct the sessions. This House is not a marketplace; members are expected to speak and participate according to its rules and procedures," he added.

Amit Shah slammed the opposition and said its action has raised questions on the deep reputation of India's democracy.

The Constitution has given the role of a mediator to the Speaker. You cast suspicions on the mediator. In 75 years, both the Houses have made the foundation of our democracy deeper than 'paatal'. Opposition has questioned the reputation of that deep foundation," he said.

Amit Shah said the BJP has been in the Opposition for a long time but it never brought a no-confidence motion against the Speaker.

"Three times, a no-confidence motion against the Speaker of the Lok Sabha was introduced in the House; however, neither the BJP nor the NDA has ever brought forward such a motion," he said.

Over 42 members took part in the debate.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I respect the institution, I have to respectfully disagree with the process. A voice vote when the opposition is protesting loudly? It doesn't look good for our democracy. The opposition had a right to be heard properly, even if their motion was likely to fail. 🤔
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Rohit P
Another day, another disruption in Parliament. So much taxpayer money is wasted on these shouting matches. Both sides need to grow up and focus on real issues like inflation and jobs. This is just political theatre for the media.
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Anjali F
The opposition is well within its rights to question the conduct of the Speaker if they feel there is bias. That's how a healthy democracy works. But the way it was done, with sloganeering and chaos, only weakens their own argument. They need a better strategy.
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Michael C
Watching from abroad, the constant parliamentary standoffs in India are concerning. The Speaker should be a unifying figure. If the opposition feels so strongly that the position isn't neutral, it points to a deeper institutional problem that needs addressing, not just shouting over.
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Karthik V
Frankly, the BJP did the same when they were in opposition. Now they act all high and mighty. Politics is the same everywhere. But Amit Shah's point about the House not being a marketplace is valid. The level of debate needs to be much higher. We deserve better from our MPs.

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