A no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has been admitted in the House after 50 MPs stood in support. The motion, moved by Congress, alleges 'partisan' behaviour by the Speaker after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was allegedly not allowed to speak.
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal granted the leave for the motion, allocating 10 hours for debate. AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi sparked a debate on the appointment of the Deputy Speaker, questioning Jagdambika Pal's authority.
Congress MP KC Venugopal said the government has not appointed the Deputy Speaker for several years, creating a constitutional vacuum. BJP MPs Ravi Shankar Prasad and Nishikant Dubey termed the opposition's objections as 'baseless'. The Budget Session of Parliament will conclude on April 2.
