Om Birla: India’s opposition political parties may file a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. This was after Birla asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to attend the house’s proceedings after sensing a political conspiracy.
Opposition parties have long accused Om Birla of bias in favour of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Narendra Modi. The move signals deepening rifts in the 18th Lok Sabha of the country, just months after the rare re-election of Om Birla in June 2024.
The Rise Of Om Birla To Power
A seasoned BJP leader from Rajasthan’s Kota constituency, Om Birla entered politics as an MLA in 2003 from Kota South. Birla went on to win re-elections in 2008 and 2013 before he made a transition in 2014 to Lok Sabha. The elevation of Birla as the Lok Sabha speaker marked a historic milestone. In 2024, Birla was re-elected unopposed for a second consecutive term. Birla became only the second Lok Sabha speaker after GV Mavalankar to achieve this rare feat.
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What Caused The No-Confidence Motion?
On February 4, the Lok Sabha Speaker advised the Indian Prime Minister not to enter the Lok Sabha due to a high possibility of disorder near his seat. Birla went on to publicly charge on February 5, 2026, following the February 4 events, the opposition parties of planned disruptions, highlighting risks to parliamentary decorum.
Birla also accused the opposition of “sensational” disruptions, claiming they prevented the replies of PM Modi and undermined democracy. Opposition leaders, led by the Indian National Congress, counter that the Lok Sabha Speaker selectively allowing BJP voices while muting theirs.
Political Ramifications
A no-confidence motion requires the signatures of 50 MPs and the admission of the Speaker for debate. The motion revives the ouster of Gibral Singh in 1999 under similar charges.
