A Congress-led alliance submitted a no-confidence notice against Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday, backed by 108 to 118 signatures—short of the 272 needed but enough to demand debate. The action follows a February 4 ruckus where women opposition MPs approached Prime Minister Modi’s chair during a debate, prompting BJP accusations of ‘degrading behavior’ and opposition claims of peaceful protest. Birla recused himself on moral grounds until the notice is resolved, amid ongoing Budget Session disruptions including MP suspensions and protests outside Parliament.
