The Opposition’s no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was dismissed by voice vote on Wednesday amid protests and sloganeering after Union Home Minister Amit Shah took digs at the Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The opposition accused the home minister of using “unparliamentary language” and demanded an apology from Amit Shah. Amid the din in the House, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, who was presiding over the House, announced that the no-confidence motion against the speaker had been defeated.&nbsp;Speaking on the no-confidence motion, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had targeted the opposition, saying, “Sir, they are talking about conduct. When their supreme leader himself winks, goes and hugs the Prime Minister, and blows a flying kiss, sir, this shows he’s provoking.”&nbsp;"Sir, my words... if any of my words are not in line with the parliamentary system, then you can remove them,” said Shah amid massive protests from the opposition and “maafi mango (apologise)” slogans.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-lethal-black-clad-kill-squad-nopo-now-guards-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-1773232310910">Iran’s lethal ‘black-clad’ kill squad NOPO now guards new supreme leader Mojtaba</a>&nbsp;Shah said the functioning of the House is based on mutual trust and adherence to rules, and the Speaker is a neutral custodian of the House.“According to the established history of this House, its proceedings are conducted on the basis of mutual trust. The Speaker serves as a neutral custodian, representing both the ruling party and the opposition. Specific rules have been created by this very Lok Sabha to guide how the Speaker should conduct the sessions. This House is not a marketplace; members are expected to speak and participate according to its rules and procedures,” the home minister said.&nbsp;The voice vote took place even as the opposition members continued shouting slogans.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-govt-won-t-leave-indians-stranded-says-pm-modi-slams-congress-for-politicising-iran-war-1773224945175">‘Govt won’t leave Indians stranded,’ says PM Modi, slams Congress for politicising Iran War</a>&nbsp;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;Jagdambika Pal, who was in the chair, kept urging opposition MPs to return to their seats so that the motion could be put to vote. When the opposition members did not relent, the chair proceeded to seek the sense of the House, and the resolution was rejected by a voice vote. The House was then adjourned for the day.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-hand-on-the-trigger-iran-vows-to-treat-anti-war-protesters-as-enemies-of-the-state-iran-war-us-israelhamenei-1773218587340">‘Hand on the trigger’: Iran vows to treat anti-war protesters as ‘enemies of the state’</a>&nbsp;The Opposition has only 238 MPs, of whom 99 are from the Congress and the rest from the Samajwadi Party, DMK, Trinamool Congress, and others.The government has 293 MPs, including 240 from the BJP, 16 from the JDU, 12 from the TDP, and other NDA parties, and enjoys a sufficient majority.

Speaking on the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the proceedings of the House are conducted on the basis of mutual trust, where the Speaker serves as a neutral custodian, representing both the ruling party and the opposition.

The Opposition’s no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was dismissed by voice vote on Wednesday amid protests and sloganeering after Union Home Minister Amit Shah took digs at the Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The opposition accused the home minister of using “unparliamentary language” and demanded an apology from Amit Shah. Amid the din in the House, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, who was presiding over the House, announced that the no-confidence motion against the speaker had been defeated. Speaking on the no-confidence motion, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had targeted the opposition, saying, “Sir, they are talking about conduct. When their supreme leader himself winks, goes and hugs the Prime Minister, and blows a flying kiss, sir, this shows he’s provoking.” "Sir, my words... if any of my words are not in line with the parliamentary system, then you can remove them,” said Shah amid massive protests from the opposition and “maafi mango (apologise)” slogans. Also Read: Iran’s lethal ‘black-clad’ kill squad NOPO now guards new supreme leader Mojtaba Shah said the functioning of the House is based on mutual trust and adherence to rules, and the Speaker is a neutral custodian of the House. “According to the established history of this House, its proceedings are conducted on the basis of mutual trust. The Speaker serves as a neutral custodian, representing both the ruling party and the opposition. Specific rules have been created by this very Lok Sabha to guide how the Speaker should conduct the sessions. This House is not a marketplace; members are expected to speak and participate according to its rules and procedures,” the home minister said. The voice vote took place even as the opposition members continued shouting slogans. Also Read: ‘Govt won’t leave Indians stranded,’ says PM Modi, slams Congress for politicising Iran War

Speaking on the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the proceedings of the House are conducted on the basis of mutual trust, where the Speaker serves as a neutral custodian, representing both the ruling party and the opposition.

No-confidence motion against speaker Om Birla defeated by voice vote in Lok Sabha

Opposition leaders submitted a notice for a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla, which came amid ongoing disruptions in the Lok Sabha. 

Opposition leaders submitted a notice for a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla, which came amid ongoing disruptions in the Lok Sabha.&nbsp;

Speaker Om Birla can vote on resolution for his own removal. Here's how

Following the submission of a notice for moving a resolution for the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker on Tuesday (Feb 10), Om Birla responded. In his response, as reported by news outlet Hindustan Times, he said, "examine the notice and expedite the process". The notice with 118 signatures has been submitted to Lok Sabha secretary general Utpal Kumar Singh. Congress MP and chief whip K Suresh, along with Gaurav Gogoi and Md Javed, submitted it on behalf of several opposition parties, including the Congress, the Samajwadi Party and the DMK.&nbsp;The notice highlighted several occasions when the Leaders of Opposition Parties were not allowed to speak. It noted “the blatant partisan manner in which he has been conducting the business of the Lok Sabha.”&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/opposition-submits-notice-for-removal-of-lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-1770713040060">Opposition submits notice for removal of Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla. What does this mean?</a><h2>Episodes mentioned in the notice</h2>&nbsp;<ul><li>On 2 February 2025: Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, was not allowed to complete his speech on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address. This is not an isolated instance. The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha is almost invariably not allowed to speak</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>On 3 February 2025: Eight opposition Members of Parliament were arbitrarily suspended for the entire Budget Session and are being penalised merely for exercising their democratic rights.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>On 4 February 2025: A member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party was permitted to make wholly objectionable and personalised attacks on two former prime ministers without being reprimanded even once for disregarding established conventions and norms of propriety. In spite of our request, no action has been taken against this particular Member of Parliament, who is a habitual offender.</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul><li>On 5 February 2025: Om Birla, inter alia, made the following observations after the adoption of the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address through a voice vote.</li></ul>

Opposition leaders submitted a notice for a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla, which came amid ongoing disruptions in the Lok Sabha. Birla responds.

Following the submission of a notice for moving a resolution for the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker on Tuesday (Feb 10), Om Birla responded. In his response, as reported by news outlet Hindustan Times, he said, "examine the notice and expedite the process". The notice with 118 signatures has been submitted to Lok Sabha secretary general Utpal Kumar Singh. Congress MP and chief whip K Suresh, along with Gaurav Gogoi and Md Javed, submitted it on behalf of several opposition parties, including the Congress, the Samajwadi Party and the DMK. The notice highlighted several occasions when the Leaders of Opposition Parties were not allowed to speak. It noted “the blatant partisan manner in which he has been conducting the business of the Lok Sabha.” Also read: Opposition submits notice for removal of Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla. What does this mean? Episodes mentioned in the notice On 2 February 2025: Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, was not allowed to complete his speech on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address. This is not an isolated instance. The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha is almost invariably not allowed to speak On 3 February 2025: Eight opposition Members of Parliament were arbitrarily suspended for the entire Budget Session and are being penalised merely for exercising their democratic rights. On 4 February 2025: A member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party was permitted to make wholly objectionable and personalised attacks on two former prime ministers without being reprimanded even once for disregarding established conventions and norms of propriety. In spite of our request, no action has been taken against this particular Member of Parliament, who is a habitual offender. On 5 February 2025: Om Birla, inter alia, made the following observations after the adoption of the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address through a voice vote.

Opposition leaders submitted a notice for a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla, which came amid ongoing disruptions in the Lok Sabha.&nbsp;Birla responds.

'Examine, expedite the process': Speaker Om Birla responds to Opposition's removal notice

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cab-to-function-like-a-one-time-drive-says-top-rss-functionary-267715">RSS</a>) chief <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-visits-ailing-arun-jaitley-at-aiims-243793">Mohan Bhagwat</a> on Tuesday said that the people of India should lead the world in finding unity in diversity rather than searching for diversity in unity.

"There is diversity in the universe and we have to accept and respect it. It is the culture of this country to live with the knowledge that diversity came out of unity. We are not the ones who search for diversity in unity. We are the ones who understand that there is unity in diversity," Bhagwat said addressing a gathering here.

He was attending an event to inaugurate a medical dialysis centre in the national capital, which was also attended by Lok Sabha Speaker <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-rejects-ministers-demand-says-there-will-be-no-adjournments-238511">Om Birla</a>. 
The RSS chief said that people nowadays look for how they are different from others.

"Nowadays, our caste or political allegiance determines whether we are united or separated. The whole world is plagued by this wrong approach. Indians have to correct this trend," Bhagwat said.

"It doesn't take long for one to become many. The universe was created on the whim of Bramha Ji. He said that he was alone and bored. So, the universe was created after a big bang and focused to create many," he added.

Bhagwat said that RSS workers are always engaged in selflessly working for the welfare of society and those in need.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said that the people of India should lead the world in finding unity in diversity rather than searching for diversity in unity.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said that the people of India should lead the world in finding unity in diversity rather than searching for diversity in unity. "There is diversity in the universe and we have to accept and respect it. It is the culture of this country to live with the knowledge that diversity came out of unity. We are not the ones who search for diversity in unity. We are the ones who understand that there is unity in diversity," Bhagwat said addressing a gathering here. He was attending an event to inaugurate a medical dialysis centre in the national capital, which was also attended by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The RSS chief said that people nowadays look for how they are different from others. "Nowadays, our caste or political allegiance determines whether we are united or separated. The whole world is plagued by this wrong approach. Indians have to correct this trend," Bhagwat said. "It doesn't take long for one to become many. The universe was created on the whim of Bramha Ji. He said that he was alone and bored. So, the universe was created after a big bang and focused to create many," he added. Bhagwat said that RSS workers are always engaged in selflessly working for the welfare of society and those in need.

Indians should help world understand there is unity in diversity: Mohan Bhagwat