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Opposition Plans No-Confidence Motion Against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Indian opposition parties planned to move a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on February 9, 2026, citing concerns over parliamentary procedures, alleged bias, and restrictions on opposition members' speaking rights. Congress leader Karti Chidambaram characterized the motion as a legitimate parliamentary tool to register protest.
Why It Matters
The no-confidence motion reflects escalating tensions in Parliament during the Budget Session 2026, highlighting disagreements between the ruling coalition and opposition regarding parliamentary conduct, democratic debate protocols, and allegations of speaker bias. This motion represents a formal parliamentary challenge to the Speaker's authority and fairness.
Timeline
5 Events
Opposition plans to introduce motion during second half of budget session
February 9, 2026
Sources indicated the opposition intends to introduce the no-confidence motion in the second half of the budget session, adhering to the mandatory 20-day notice requirement.
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram defends no-confidence motion
February 9, 2026
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram stated that the no-confidence motion is a legitimate parliamentary procedure to highlight concerns about democratic debate and opposition space in Parliament.
Opposition parties plan no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla
February 9, 2026
Multiple opposition parties decided to move a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, citing grounds including: prevention of Leader of Opposition from speaking, unfair suspension of eight opposition MPs, alleged favoritism toward treasury bench MPs, and naming of women MPs by the Chair.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi allegedly denied speaking opportunity
February 2026
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was reportedly not allowed to speak in both Houses of Parliament, triggering opposition allegations of bias and violation of democratic debate protocols.
Lok Sabha disruptions over India-US trade framework discussions
February 7, 2026
Opposition members disrupted Lok Sabha proceedings for the second consecutive day, demanding discussion on the India-US trade framework. Parliamentary proceedings lasted less than ten minutes before adjournment without discussion.