Lok Sabha to Debate Speaker Om Birla's Removal Resolution

20 UPDATES · 11 DAYS · 6 MAR 2026 — 16 MAR 2026

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Latest · 16 Mar 2026

A consensus was reached to revoke the suspensions of eight Opposition MPs, following disruptive behavior by seven Congress MPs and one CPI(M) MP during the Budget session.

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This event covers the resolution submitted by 118 Opposition MPs to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla from office, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific notice. It excludes other actions by the same people, parties, or regions unless they are direct developments of this particular resolution to remove Speaker Birla.

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6Mar

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Resolution seeking Speaker Birla’s removal follows rules, debate must take place in Lok Sabha: Congress

The Hindu

Lok Sabha likely to debate resolution seeking Speaker Om Birla’s removal in first week of upcoming session

7Mar

The Hindu

The Trinamool Congress has publicly pledged its support for a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

The Hindu

The Lok Sabha will debate a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla on March 9th, with support from 118 Opposition MPs.

8Mar

The Hindu

The second part of the Budget Session will begin on March 9, 2026, with a debate on a motion to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

The Hindu

Parliament's Budget Session resumes on March 9th with a debate on a motion to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

9Mar

The Hindu

Parliament Budget Session: BJP slams Opposition walkout during Jaishankar’s statement on West Asia war

The Hindu

The Lok Sabha adjourned repeatedly due to Opposition demands for a full discussion on the West Asia crisis, preventing the resolution seeking Speaker Om Birla's removal from being considered.

10Mar

The Hindu

Congress MPs plan to introduce a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on March 10, 2026, based on allegations of partisan behavior.

The Hindu

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi initiated a resolution to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, alleging partisan behavior.

The Hindu

The Lok Sabha debated a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla, with accusations of bias and partisan behavior against him.

The Hindu

Opposition MPs presented a list of complaints against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, alleging unfair treatment and a pattern of biased actions.

11Mar

The Hindu

The Lok Sabha will continue its debate on a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla, with the session also addressing Supplementary Demands for Grants.

The Hindu

Kodikunnil Suresh filed a complaint with the Lok Sabha Speaker alleging a protocol violation during a floating solar power project foundation stone laying ceremony.

The Hindu

During a heated debate in the Lok Sabha, the Opposition accused the Speaker of acting under government pressure, leading to accusations and counter-accusations.

The Hindu

Opposition members in the Lok Sabha accused Speaker Om Birla of violating democratic principles by denying them speaking opportunities.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi challenged Ravi Shankar Prasad's parliamentary procedure argument, asserting the Lok Sabha represents the whole country and demanding discussion on issues like the Prime Minister's compromises.

13Mar

The Hindu

Opposition leaders met with the Parliamentary Affairs Minister to request the revocation of suspensions imposed on eight Lok Sabha members.

15Mar

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi commended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for his impartial and balanced handling of the no-confidence motion, strengthening India's parliamentary democracy.

16Mar

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

A consensus was reached to revoke the suspensions of eight Opposition MPs, following disruptive behavior by seven Congress MPs and one CPI(M) MP during the Budget session.

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