The second half of Parliament’s Budget Session continues with sharp exchanges between the government and the Opposition.
Opposition MPs have moved a resolution seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The motion has triggered protests, repeated adjournments and heated debates in the Lok Sabha.
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Key Takeaways From Day 2
Debate On Motion Against Speaker Began
The Lok Sabha held a long debate on the resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, which was introduced by Congress MP Mohammed Jawed.
Sharp Exchanges Between Government And Opposition
Several MPs from both sides spoke during the discussion, with the Opposition questioning the Speaker’s impartiality and the government defending Birla’s conduct in the House.
Rahul Gandhi’s Remarks Triggered Reactions
Union ministers and MPs from the ruling alliance criticised Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, while Opposition leaders defended his statements.
Multiple Political Parties Joined The Debate
MPs from parties including Shiv Sena (UBT), Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), JD(U), TMC, TDP, and the Congress took part in the discussion.
Parliament Adjourned For The Day
After hours of debate in both Houses, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day. Discussions are expected to continue in the ongoing Budget Session.
Day 2 Live Updates:
19:56 PM: Lok Sabha And Rajya Sabha Adjourned For The Day
Proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day as discussions continued during the Budget Session.
19:28 PM: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till Tomorrow
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day and will reconvene at 11 AM on 11 March.
18:51 PM: Chirag Paswan Accuses Opposition Of Misusing Constitution
Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticised Opposition parties during the debate in the Lok Sabha.
He said the Constitution is the backbone of the country but alleged that some Opposition leaders treat it as something they “carry around in their pockets”.
18:30 PM: Chirag Paswan Targets Rahul Gandhi During Debate
Chirag Paswan also criticised Rahul Gandhi, saying the Opposition had brought the no-confidence motion without any strong reason.
He added that the Constitution should not be treated as a symbolic object during political debates.
18:20 PM: Lok Sabha Sitting Extended Till 7 PM
The Lok Sabha session was extended till 7 PM as discussions on the no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla continued.
17:50 PM: Shrikant Shinde Criticises Rahul Gandhi Over Attendance
Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MP Shrikant Shinde criticised Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he is often absent during important parliamentary discussions.
He compared Gandhi’s participation with former Congress leaders such as Mallikarjun Kharge and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, saying they were more active in debates.
17:34 PM: Shrikant Shinde Defends PM Modi During Debate
Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) MP Shrikant Shinde spoke against the no-confidence motion on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Responding to Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s remarks about a “weak Prime Minister”, Shinde said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had addressed more foreign legislatures than previous prime ministers and had received wide recognition abroad.
17:03 PM: Arvind Sawant Supports Motion Against Speaker
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant spoke in favour of the no-confidence motion against Om Birla.
He said the rights and authority of the Lok Sabha Speaker were being curtailed during the current tenure and added that the Opposition was raising the issue to restore those powers.
16:53 PM: Lalan Singh Targets Congress Over Emergency
JD(U) MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh ‘Lalan Singh’ criticised the Congress while speaking against the no-confidence motion on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
He said the Congress could not claim to defend democracy because it imposed the Emergency in the 1970s, when lawyers, journalists and political leaders were jailed.
16:35 PM: Lalan Singh Responds To Mic Allegations
Lalan Singh responded to claims that microphones were switched off in Parliament.
Taking a swipe at Rahul Gandhi, he said microphones could be turned off if members fail to follow the rules of the House.
16:24 PM: Opposition Motion Meant To Please One Leader, Says Lalan Singh
Lalan Singh said the no-confidence motion brought by the Opposition had little meaning.
He claimed the move had been introduced mainly to please “one particular leader”.
16:17 PM: Priyanka Gandhi Criticises Government Over US Trade Deal
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi criticised the central government, alleging that it had bowed to the United States in a trade deal.
She said several problems facing the country were the result of what she described as wrong policy decisions.
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16:06 PM: TDP MP Says Opposition Brought Motion For Headlines
Telugu Desam Party MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu said the Opposition had moved the motion mainly to grab headlines.
He also praised Speaker Om Birla, noting that several major bills had been passed during his tenure.
16:01 PM: Priyanka Gandhi Defends Rahul Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi said Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi had not bowed to the ruling side over the past 12 years.
She said he continued to speak out despite criticism from the government benches.
15:54 PM: Mahua Moitra Criticises Speaker Om Birla
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra criticised Om Birla while speaking on the no-confidence motion.
She said no action was taken against BJP MP Ramesh Bidhuri for alleged derogatory remarks directed at MP Danish Ali. She also raised concerns about the suspension of Opposition MPs and the vacancy in the Deputy Speaker’s post, which she said had remained unfilled for several years.
15:38 PM: Mahua Moitra Takes Swipe At Speaker
Mahua Moitra also referred to her earlier expulsion from Parliament and criticised Om Birla’s handling of the matter.
She said those responsible for wrongful actions cannot escape their consequences.
Catch Up Fast: Why Is There A Motion Against Om Birla?
Opposition MPs have moved a resolution in the Lok Sabha seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla.
The motion was introduced by Congress MP Mohammed Jawed and is being debated during the second phase of Parliament’s Budget Session.
Opposition leaders have raised concerns about the Speaker’s impartiality while conducting House proceedings. They have also alleged interruptions and restrictions during speeches by Opposition members.
The government has rejected these allegations, with Union ministers defending Birla’s record as Speaker.
The Lok Sabha is holding a 10-hour discussion on the motion before any vote takes place.
15:31 PM: Rijiju Criticises Rahul Gandhi Over 2017 Meeting With Chinese Ambassador
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised Rahul Gandhi for meeting the Chinese Ambassador in 2017 during the Doklam standoff between India and China.
His remarks triggered protests from Opposition MPs in the House.
15:17 PM: Rijiju Takes A Jibe At Congress Over LoP Post
Kiren Rijiju said Priyanka Gandhi Vadra should have been made the Leader of the Opposition, saying she attends Parliament and listens to the proceedings.
15:12 PM: Rijiju Says No One Is Above The Speaker
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticised Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and said that no one is above the Lok Sabha Speaker.
He said members must seek permission from the Speaker before speaking in Parliament.
15:08 PM: Rijiju Takes A Jibe At Congress Over LoP Post
Kiren Rijiju also took a swipe at the Congress leadership, saying Priyanka Gandhi Vadra should have been made the Leader of the Opposition.
He said she at least attends Parliament and listens to the proceedings.
14:59 PM: Rijiju Defends Om Birla’s Record As Speaker
Rijiju said the Lok Sabha had seen the highest number of matters raised during Om Birla’s tenure as Speaker.
He also said parliamentary diplomacy expanded during Birla’s time, with 64 parliamentary friendship groups formed with different countries.
14:43 PM: Rijiju Claims Opposition MPs Not Fully Supportive Of Motion
Kiren Rijiju claimed that around 50 Opposition MPs had privately told him they were not happy with the no-confidence motion against the Speaker.
14:39 PM: Rijiju Quotes Nehru To Counter Motion
Rijiju quoted former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru while responding to the motion against the Speaker.
He referred to remarks made during a 1954 debate on a motion against the Speaker in Parliament.
14:31 PM: Rijiju Says Rahul Gandhi’s Remark Was Offensive
Rijiju said he felt offended after Rahul Gandhi said he did not require permission to speak in Parliament.
He said MPs must seek permission from the Speaker before speaking in the House.
14:17 PM: Parliament Proceedings Resume
Proceedings in both Houses of Parliament resumed after an earlier adjournment.
13:05 PM: Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 2 PM amid continued disruptions in the House.
12:52 PM: Gaurav Gogoi Targets Kiren Rijiju
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticised Union Minister Kiren Rijiju for interrupting him while he was speaking.
Gogoi said that if records were maintained, Rijiju would appear as the minister responsible for the most disruptions.
12:48 PM: Gogoi Alleges Rahul Gandhi’s Mic Was Turned Off
Gaurav Gogoi alleged that the microphone of Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi was switched off while he was speaking.
He also said Rahul Gandhi faced repeated interruptions during his speech.
12:38 PM: Lok Sabha To Hold 10-Hour Debate
The Lok Sabha will hold a 10-hour discussion on the resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla.
During the proceedings, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, who was presiding over the House, praised Birla’s “generosity”. Opposition MPs objected to the remark, triggering noisy scenes in the House.
12:21 PM: Congress MP Mohammed Jawed Moves Resolution
Congress MP Mohammed Jawed formally moved the resolution in the Lok Sabha seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla.
12:12 PM: House Resumes Briefly
The Lok Sabha briefly resumed proceedings with Jagdambika Pal in the Chair.
He said notices moved by the Opposition had been denied as the House proceeded to lay papers on the table.
11:38 AM: Lok Sabha Adjourned Till Noon
The House was adjourned till 12 PM after Opposition MPs displayed placards and raised slogans in the Well of the House.
11:33 AM: Oil Reserve Planning Questioned
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi questioned the government’s crude oil reserve planning.
She said ministers had earlier stated that India had 72 days of oil reserves, but during the Iran–Israel conflict officials said only 25 days of reserves were available.
11:12 AM: Opposition Protests In Parliament
Opposition MPs protested both inside and outside Parliament ahead of the debate on the motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker.
11:05 AM: Parliament Proceedings Begin
Parliament proceedings began for the day.
BJP MP Sandhya Ray chaired the Lok Sabha session, while C P Radhakrishnan presided over the Rajya Sabha.
What Happened On Day 1
The second half of the Budget Session began on 9 March with disruptions in both Houses.
Opposition MPs raised slogans in the Rajya Sabha while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed Parliament on the situation in West Asia.
Several Opposition leaders demanded a detailed discussion on the crisis, saying a ministerial statement was not enough.
The tensions continued into the Lok Sabha and set the stage for further clashes in Parliament.
