Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: Motion Against Speaker Om Birla Sparks Chaos

The Lok Sabha has rejected the Opposition’s motion seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla after a heated debate on Day 3 of the Budget Session.

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What Happened In Parliament On Day 3

Motion Against Speaker Defeated
The Lok Sabha rejected the Opposition’s motion seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla after a day of intense debate.

Amit Shah Defended The Speaker
Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly defended Birla during the discussion and criticised the Opposition for bringing the motion.

Sharp Exchanges In The House
The debate saw heated exchanges between the treasury benches and Opposition MPs, with repeated protests and interruptions during speeches.

Rahul Gandhi’s Remarks Sparked Reactions
Shah criticised Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s attendance record, triggering protests from Opposition members in the House.

Proceedings Ended After Debate
After hours of discussion and voting on the motion, the Lok Sabha adjourned for the day.

Day 3 Live Updates

18:26 PM: Lok Sabha Proceedings End After Heated Debate

Proceedings in the Lok Sabha ended on Wednesday after a high-voltage debate and repeated disruptions during the discussion on the motion against Speaker Om Birla.

18:25 PM: Lok Sabha Rejects Motion Against Speaker Om Birla

The Lok Sabha rejected the Opposition’s motion seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla after a heated debate in the House.

The motion was defeated during voting, with the BJP and its allies opposing the resolution. The debate saw sharp exchanges between the government and the Opposition, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah defending the Speaker and accusing the Opposition of undermining parliamentary traditions.

18:21 PM: Uproar In Lok Sabha During Amit Shah’s Speech

The Lok Sabha witnessed loud protests as Opposition MPs raised slogans while Amit Shah was speaking.

Congress leader KC Venugopal interrupted Shah and questioned whether the debate was about the motion against the Speaker or about the Leader of the Opposition.

During his remarks, Shah criticised Rahul Gandhi’s attendance record, saying it was around 51% in the 17th Lok Sabha, compared with a House average of about 66–67%. He also cited earlier attendance figures from the 16th and 15th Lok Sabha.

Shah further alleged that Rahul Gandhi often travels abroad during key parliamentary sessions and later claims he was not allowed to speak.

Responding to complaints from Opposition MPs, Shah said microphones in the House are turned off only when members violate rules or disrupt proceedings.

17:58 PM: Amit Shah Defends Speaker Om Birla, Explains Rules For Removal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during the debate on the motion seeking his removal.

Referring to Article 94(c) of the Constitution, Shah said a Speaker can be removed only under exceptional circumstances and requires an effective majority in the Lok Sabha, unlike the Prime Minister who can be removed with a simple majority.

He also rejected claims that Opposition leaders were not allowed to speak in the House, calling such allegations “false propaganda.”

Shah said Birla had shown “moral courage” by participating in the debate and added that parliamentary rules require the Speaker not to occupy the Chair when a motion for removal is under discussion.

Citing Article 96, he noted that in previous instances when such motions were debated, other presiding officers conducted the proceedings.

17:44 PM: Amit Shah Criticises Opposition Protests In Lok Sabha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Opposition MPs for staging protests near the Prime Minister’s seat during Lok Sabha proceedings.

He said parliamentary debate should follow established rules and traditions rather than demonstrations inside the House.

Shah also questioned the conduct of some MPs, referring to incidents where papers were torn and thrown towards the Chair during protests. He said such actions weaken parliamentary decorum and make it difficult for the Speaker to conduct proceedings smoothly.

The Home Minister added that the Speaker represents the dignity and legislative conscience of India’s democracy, and raising doubts about the Speaker’s integrity undermines the institution.

He said discussions in Parliament must follow the agenda set for the House and stressed that the Speaker has the authority to intervene if members deviate from the subject.

Catch Up Fast: What The Debate Is About

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 during the second phase of Parliament’s Budget Session.

Opposition parties have questioned the Speaker’s impartiality, alleging interruptions during speeches and the suspension of Opposition MPs.

The government has rejected these allegations and defended Birla’s conduct in running House proceedings.

The Lok Sabha is holding a long debate on the motion, with MPs from both the ruling alliance and the Opposition participating.

17:08 PM: Amit Shah Calls Motion Against Speaker ‘Unfortunate’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the opposition’s resolution seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was unfortunate for parliamentary politics.

Speaking during the debate in the Lok Sabha, Shah said such a motion had come after nearly four decades and stressed that the Speaker belongs to the entire House, not to any particular party.

His remarks came amid intense exchanges between the treasury benches and Opposition MPs during the discussion on the motion.

15:50 PM: Industry Panel Tables Reports On Heavy Industries And MSME Budgets

In the Lok Sabha, MP Hasmukhbhai Somabhai Patel presented two reports of the Standing Committee on Industry.

The 332nd Report examines the Demands for Grants (2026–27) for the Ministry of Heavy Industries, while the 333rd Report reviews allocations for the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).

15:49 PM: Social Justice Panel Submits Reports On Welfare Ministries

MP Godam Nagesh tabled four reports of the Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment in the Lok Sabha.

The reports review budget proposals for the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and the Ministry of Minority Affairs for the financial year 2026–27.

15:47 PM: Committee Report On Coal Ministry Grants Presented

MP Dr Manna Lal Rawat presented the Eighteenth Report of the Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel in the Lok Sabha.

The report reviews the Demands for Grants (2026–27) for the Ministry of Coal as part of Parliament’s scrutiny of the Union Budget.

14:51 PM: Rajya Sabha Discusses Working Of Rural Development Ministry

The Rajya Sabha continued its discussion on the functioning of the Ministry of Rural Development during the ongoing Budget Session.

14:16 PM: Anurag Thakur Defends Speaker Om Birla

BJP MP Anurag Singh Thakur defended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla during the debate.

He said Birla had allowed members from all parties to speak in the House, including those who received fewer speaking opportunities from their own parties.

13:10 PM: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM

The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2 PM during the ongoing Budget Session.

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13:07 PM: Rahul Gandhi Says Parliament Represents Entire Country

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi said the Lok Sabha represents the entire country and not just one political party.

He said he had been stopped multiple times from speaking in the House after raising key issues. Gandhi also repeated his allegation that the Prime Minister is “compromised”.

12:58 PM: Disruptions In Lok Sabha During Ravi Shankar Prasad’s Speech

The Lok Sabha witnessed disruptions as BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad spoke in the House.

Opposition MPs raised slogans, leading to chaotic scenes during the proceedings.

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12:36 PM: Ravi Shankar Prasad Defends PM Modi In Lok Sabha

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha after remarks made by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi.

He said the Prime Minister cannot be compromised and rejected the allegations raised by Gandhi during the debate.

12:33 PM: Rahul Gandhi Says PM Is ‘Compromised’

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the government in the Lok Sabha and alleged that the Prime Minister was “compromised”.

He also criticised the conduct of the House proceedings and said he was stopped from speaking after raising key issues.

12:00 PM: Manoj Jha Questions Government Over LPG Situation

RJD MP Manoj Jha raised concerns about the reported shortage of commercial LPG cylinders.

He said there was uncertainty among people and called on the Prime Minister to address the issue in Parliament. He also criticised what he described as a lack of clarity from official statements.

11:44 AM: Government Says No LPG Shortage

JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha said the government had clarified that there was no shortage of LPG cylinders in the country.

He said the Prime Minister had reviewed the situation and urged people not to spread rumours or hoard cylinders.

11:40 AM: Lok Sabha Adjourned Amid Opposition Protests

The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 PM after Opposition MPs protested and demanded a discussion on the LPG issue.

10:26 AM: Opposition Collects Signatures For Motion Against CEC

Opposition parties have begun collecting signatures to move an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, according to sources in the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC).

TMC sources said more than 100 signatures have already been secured, crossing the minimum requirement to initiate the motion.

The move is part of a broader effort by parties in the INDIA bloc. The Congress, Samajwadi Party, and Aam Aadmi Party are among the parties backing the TMC-led initiative, sources said.

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.

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17:34 PM: Shrikant Shinde Defends PM Modi During Debate

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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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.
(Inputs from PTI)

16:06 PM: TDP MP Says Opposition Brought Motion For Headlines

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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

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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
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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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

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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

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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.