Opposition Submits No-Confidence Motion Against Om Birla, Seeks His Removal
Editor: Sudhir Choudhary
Date: February 11, 2026
New Delhi | The Vagabond News
Opposition parties on Tuesday submitted a no-confidence motion seeking the removal of Om Birla from his post as Speaker of the Lok Sabha, accusing him of partisan conduct and alleging repeated violations of parliamentary neutrality.
The motion was formally submitted to the Lok Sabha Secretariat, opposition leaders confirmed. The Secretariat has not yet announced when the notice will be taken up for consideration, as procedures require verification of signatures and adherence to parliamentary rules.
Grounds Cited by the Opposition
In their submission, opposition parties alleged that the Speaker failed to provide adequate opportunities for debate, selectively allowed interventions, and acted in a manner they said favoured the ruling side. They argued that the office of the Speaker is constitutionally mandated to remain impartial and that confidence in the chair has been eroded.
Opposition leaders said the move was intended to uphold parliamentary conventions rather than to achieve an immediate numerical outcome. No detailed text of the motion has been released publicly so far.
Parliamentary Procedure Ahead
Under parliamentary rules, a motion seeking the removal of the Speaker must meet procedural thresholds before it can be admitted for discussion. If admitted, the House will debate the motion, followed by a vote. A successful motion would require a majority of members present and voting.
The Lok Sabha Secretariat has not issued a timetable or confirmation on admissibility at the time of publication. Officials said due process would be followed in accordance with established rules.
Ruling Side’s Response
Members of the ruling alliance rejected the opposition’s allegations, describing the motion as politically motivated. They said the Speaker has conducted proceedings in line with the Constitution and parliamentary practice.
There has been no official statement from Om Birla responding directly to the no-confidence notice. The Speaker’s office has also not commented on the opposition’s claims.
What Is Confirmed — and What Is Not
It is confirmed that opposition parties have submitted a no-confidence motion seeking the removal of Om Birla as Lok Sabha Speaker. It is also confirmed that the motion is currently at the notice stage and has not yet been admitted for debate.
What is not confirmed is whether the motion will be admitted, when it might be discussed, or whether it has the numerical support required to succeed. No official schedule or ruling has been announced.
Sources:
– Statements by opposition leaders
– Lok Sabha Secretariat procedures and rules
Tags: Lok Sabha, Om Birla, no-confidence motion, Indian Parliament, opposition politics
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