Om Birla to Stay Away from Lok Sabha Proceedings Until No-Confidence Notice Is Decided

If media reports are to be believed then Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has decided not to attend Lok Sabha on moral grounds. Soon, the news went viral, people started asking has Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla resigned?

News agency ANI reported that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla not to attend the House on moral grounds till the disposal of no-confidence motion notice.

Earlier today, the Opposition INDIA Bloc introduced a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla, alleging that he was allowing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to speak in the house and providing a level playing field to all MPs. Opposition also alleged that the speaker was being biased.

The motion seeking the removal of the Speaker may be taken up for consideration on the opening day of the second phase of the Budget Session on March 9, sources indicated.

For the process to move forward, at least 50 Members of Parliament must support the motion by rising in their seats. Once this requirement is met, the presiding authority may permit a discussion on the resolution.

As per Article 96(1) of the Constitution, the Speaker is barred from presiding over the House during any sitting in which a resolution for their removal is under consideration, even if they are present in the chamber. However, the Speaker is entitled to participate in the proceedings and address the House, allowing them an opportunity to respond to the allegations raised in the motion.