Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi opened the debate on the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, saying it's not to target him or the Chair but to preserve Parliament's dignity.
Gogoi said microphones in the Parliament have been weaponised as they are often switched off to ensure that the voices of the Opposition leaders are not heard.
He added that Birla interrupted the leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's speech, when he spoke on important issues such as the India-US trade deal.
Gogoi questioned what made India rush into a trade deal and what kind of pressure the government was under.
He said they are doing this to save the House and the people's belief in democracy.
The 10-hour debate in the Lok Sabha on the no-confidence motion started after Congress lawmaker Mohammed Jawed moved a resolution.
