Parliament witnesses ninth consecutive day of disruption as opposition demands floor time for Rahul Gandhi
The opposition is reportedly considering a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, according to sources cited by news agency IANS. Parliamentary rules require support from at least 50 Members of Parliament to introduce such a motion, along with a mandatory 14-day written notice.
The development comes amid ongoing chaos in the lower house during the budget session. Monday marked the ninth consecutive day of disruption, with opposition members demanding speaking time for Rahul Gandhi. Speaker Birla instructed the opposition to present their concerns after Question Hour, but lawmakers refused to comply and continued their protest.
The persistent commotion forced two consecutive adjournments first until noon, then extended until 2 PM. The escalating tensions between the opposition and the Speaker’s office signal a deepening parliamentary crisis, potentially culminating in an unprecedented challenge to the Speaker’s authority through a formal no-confidence vote.
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