In a bid to cut through the noise, Congress has spelled out its protocol for any no-confidence motion targeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla: absolute formality precedes any declaration. This comes as opposition frustrations boil over in Parliament.
Pramod Tiwari, Congress MP in Rajya Sabha, was unequivocal. ‘The Constitution spells out the steps. We’ll announce publicly post-filing. No fodder for speculation beforehand,’ he stated firmly.
Corridor talks suggest the notice might land with the Lok Sabha chief soon, against a session riddled with acrimony—daily pandemonium, sharp retorts, and procedural halts defining the mood.
The INDIA opposition collective mulls the drastic step, slamming Birla for bias. Prime exhibit: blocking Rahul Gandhi’s speech slot in the President’s address discussion, seen as a blow to discourse and democratic health.
Sukhdev Bhagat, another Congress voice, pivoted to principles. ‘Not against a person, but for justice and Constitution. Fear of Rahul’s truths drives the gag—cloaked as security. Demand: unbiased, pristine Speaker’s office, sans executive strings.’
Other triggers include mass opposition expulsions, impunity for BJP’s Nishikant Dubey on ex-PM jibes, and evidence-free attacks on Congress women. This brewing storm could redefine House authority, spotlighting fissures in India’s polarized politics.