India Lok Sabha No-Confidence Motion

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the debate and vote on the no-confidence motion against India — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will take place on March 9, when the India — Lok Sabha reconvenes after recess. The motion was moved by the India — Indian National Congress and other opposition parties, who allege that Om Birla acted in a 'blatantly partisan' manner, particularly after disallowing Rahul Gandhi from speaking and suspending eight opposition members. Om Birla had previously stepped aside from his role as presiding officer. Rijiju warned that continued opposition protests would be detrimental and highlighted that the second part of the Budget Session would be 'interesting' with several 'important' legislations and a 'critical' bill to be presented. He also noted a potential crack in opposition unity as the India — Trinamool Congress did not sign the no-confidence motion.