New Delhi | RBN News | March 10, 2026
Proceedings in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Parliament Budget Session witnessed significant political developments on Tuesday after Congress Member of Parliament Mohammad Jawed moved a resolution seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
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The motion was introduced amid continuing tensions between the government and opposition parties over procedural issues in the House. The resolution alleges that the Speaker has failed to maintain the impartiality required for the office and therefore no longer commands the confidence of all sections of the House.
The development triggered debate in the Lok Sabha and added to the already contentious atmosphere during the Budget Session.
Resolution Introduced in Lok Sabha
After the House resumed at noon following a brief adjournment, Dr Mohammad Jawed formally introduced the resolution in the Lok Sabha.
In the motion, the Congress MP alleged that the Speaker had not upheld the neutrality expected of the Chair. The resolution claims that opposition members, including the Leader of the Opposition, were repeatedly denied opportunities to speak during proceedings.
The document further alleged that certain rulings and decisions taken by the Chair undermined the rights of members and affected the functioning of parliamentary debate.
According to the resolution, the Speaker’s actions have created a situation in which sections of the House no longer have confidence in the neutrality of the presiding office.
Allegations Raised in the Motion
The resolution outlines several grievances raised by opposition members.
Among the key allegations mentioned are:
- Disallowing opposition leaders, including the Leader of the Opposition, from speaking during debates
- Making what the motion described as unwarranted remarks concerning women MPs from opposition parties
- Suspending opposition members for an entire session after they raised issues related to public concern
- Not reprimanding ruling party members for making objectionable remarks about former Prime Ministers
The motion argues that such actions reflect a partisan approach and may undermine the principles of parliamentary functioning.
The resolution concludes by calling for the removal of Om Birla from the office of Speaker.
Debate Begins in the House
During the discussion on the resolution, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi addressed the Lok Sabha and raised concerns regarding the conduct of proceedings.
Gogoi stated that he had been interrupted multiple times while speaking and expressed concern about the disruptions occurring during the debate.
The discussion formed part of the broader confrontation between the ruling alliance and opposition parties during the Budget Session.
At the time of reporting, further debate on the motion was expected to continue in the House.
Disruptions During Proceedings
Earlier in the day, the Lok Sabha witnessed repeated disruptions, with opposition members raising slogans related to alleged electoral irregularities.
Amid the protest, the Chair urged members to allow the House to function and continue the scheduled business.
Due to the disruptions, proceedings were briefly adjourned before resuming later with BJP MP Jagdambika Pal presiding over the House.
The Lok Sabha was later adjourned again for a lunch break, with the debate on the resolution expected to continue when proceedings resumed.
Developments in Rajya Sabha
Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha continued with scheduled proceedings.
During Question Hour, Union Health Minister JP Nadda responded to questions raised by members regarding Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) and issues related to their role in the public health system.
Several parliamentary committee reports were also listed for presentation, including those from:
- The Public Accounts Committee
- The Standing Committee on Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
- The Standing Committee on Railways
- The Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs
Additionally, a ministerial statement was scheduled on the implementation status of recommendations related to the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Background: Removal of a Lok Sabha Speaker
Under parliamentary procedure, a Speaker of the Lok Sabha can be removed through a resolution passed by a majority of members of the House.
Such a motion must follow established procedural requirements and is typically debated before being put to vote.
The office of the Speaker holds a central constitutional role in ensuring orderly proceedings, neutrality in debate, and adherence to parliamentary rules.
Motions seeking the removal of a Speaker are relatively rare in parliamentary history and often arise during periods of heightened political confrontation.
What Happens Next
The immediate course of events will depend on how the debate on the resolution proceeds in the Lok Sabha.
Possible next steps include:
- Continued debate by members from both the ruling alliance and opposition
- A decision by the Chair regarding the scheduling of further discussion
- A potential vote on the resolution if procedural requirements are met
The Budget Session of Parliament continues to witness sharp exchanges between the government and opposition, with the outcome of the motion likely to shape the political narrative in the days ahead.
