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  'Every member has the right to speak': Om Birla rejects claim that LoP was prevented from speaking

  India | March 12, 2026 13:39 IST

  The resolution seeking the removal of Om Birla as Speaker was on Wednesday defeated in Lok Sabha by a voice vote. Birla was not present in the House during the entire period of the debate.

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  Gaurav Gogoi alleges rule breach in Speaker removal debate; Amit Shah counters Oppn charge | VIDEO

  India | March 10, 2026 13:46 IST

  A heated confrontation unfolded in the Lok Sabha as Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi questioned the process of choosing the presiding panel during the debate on the no-confidence motion against the Speaker. Home Minister Amit Shah countered his claims, insisting that the Speaker's post never remains vacant.

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  Parliament: 'Rahul Gandhi trying to incite youths,' says Nishikant Dubey in Lok Sabha

  India | March 10, 2026 23:51 IST

  Parliament Budget Session LIVE: The budget session of Parliament began on January 28. The first part of the session continued till February 13 and the second part of the budget session will conclude on April 2.

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  TMC to back no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, showdown likely in Parliament

  India | March 07, 2026 12:56 IST

  The Trinamool Congress has announced support for a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla ahead of the second phase of the Budget Session. Congress MPs have accused the Speaker of partisan conduct, blocking opposition leaders from speaking and unfairly suspending MPs.

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  Budget Session Phase 2: Resolution seeking LS Speaker Om Birla's removal to be moved by Congress MPs

  India | March 06, 2026 23:24 IST

  The resolution argues that the Speaker’s conduct shows a lack of neutrality, which is necessary for maintaining the confidence of all members of the House. The MPs stated that his actions suggest he has failed to maintain the impartial approach required for the post.

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  Om Birla to step away as Lok Sabha Speaker amid Opposition notice for his removal: Sources

  India | February 10, 2026 23:47 IST

  Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has decided not to attend House proceedings until a decision is made on the Opposition's notice seeking his removal. He has also directed the Secretary General to examine the notice and take suitable action.

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  BJP women MPs write to Lok Sabha Speaker seeking action against Opposition over PM's chair incident

  India | February 10, 2026 10:16 IST

  The BJP MPs said the country witnessed an “unfortunate and regrettable incident” inside the Lok Sabha chamber, when “members of opposition parties not only enter the Well of the House, but also climb onto the tables, tear up papers, and throw them towards the Speaker.”

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  Lok Sabha descends into chaos over allowing Rahul Gandhi to speak; House adjourned till Tuesday

  India | February 09, 2026 14:41 IST

  Raising the issue amid the din, Gandhi questioned whether he would be allowed to speak, maintaining that the Speaker had earlier assured him. Replying to him, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the speaker tried to resolve the deadlock.

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  Opposition likely to bring no confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla: Sources

  India | February 09, 2026 12:16 IST

  The Budget Session has seen disruptions in recent days, with Opposition parties pressing for debates on various matters, including the recent India-US trade deal.

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  Lok Sabha to apply 'guillotine' to pass Budget 2025: What does it mean in parliamentary procedure?

  India | March 21, 2025 11:57 IST

  A guillotine is a parliamentary tactic used to expedite the passage of a bill without allowing further discussion. It is usually employed when the government wants to pass a bill quickly, but the opposition is delaying its progress.

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  Lok Sabha Speaker constitutes committee to review MPs' leave requests amid Amritpal Singh case

  India | February 25, 2025 19:53 IST

  The 15-member committee was constituted as the Punjab and Haryana High Court is hearing a petition filed by Lok Sabha member Amritpal Singh, who is detained in Dibrugarh jail. He has bee seeking permission to attend the Parliament session.

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  Lok Sabha Speaker constitutes 31-member Select Committee to examine New Income Tax Bill | Full list

  India | February 15, 2025 6:44 IST

  New Income Tax Bill: On February 14, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had introduced the Income Tax Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha and urged Speaker Om Birla to refer it to a select committee of the House.

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  Lok Sabha expands translation services, six new languages added for better inclusivity | Check here

  India | February 11, 2025 16:31 IST

  With the introduction of six new languages, the translation services are now available in 16 languages in the Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran objected to the Lok Sabha Speaker's announcement.

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  JPC members write to Speaker Om Birla over Waqf Amendment Bill proceedings, demand transparency

  India | January 24, 2025 19:44 IST

  In their letter, the members have also requested the postponement of the committee’s 27th meeting. They emphasized the need for adequate time for Opposition members to present their pleas and claims, as per the established rules and procedures of Parliament.

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  Lok Sabha Speaker bars MPs, political parties from holding demonstrations at Parliament gates

  India | December 19, 2024 22:49 IST

  Earlier today, a clash between opposition MPs and BJP members inside the Parliament House over the alleged insult to B R Ambedkar on Thursday turned into a pitched battle, leaving BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi injured.

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  BJP MPs write to Om Birla seeking suspension of TMC's Kalyan Banerjee from Lok Sabha

  India | October 23, 2024 19:59 IST

  TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee smashed a glass water bottle and threw it away during a heated exchange of words with BJP's Abhijit Gangopadhyay at the meeting of the Joint Committee on Waqf Bill.

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  Amit Shah slams Akhilesh Yadav over SP chief's remark on powers of Lok Sabha Speaker | WATCH

  India | August 08, 2024 15:12 IST

  Home Minister Amit Shah objected to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's remarks when he claimed that the power of the Lok Sabha Speaker is being curtailed by the government during a discussion on Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha.

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  Delhi HC orders removal of defamatory posts against Speaker Om Birla's daughter

  India | July 23, 2024 18:57 IST

  The Delhi High Court has instructed social media platforms X and Google to remove defamatory posts against IRPS officer Anjali Birla, daughter of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, following a petition filed to address online harassment and reputation damage.

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  Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla amends rules, bars MPs from raising slogans during oath

  India | July 03, 2024 22:19 IST

  Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has amended the rules days after the oath-taking of MP-elects in the Lok Sabha where slogans were hurled even after the Speaker directed not to do so.

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  Fact Check: Did Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s daughter make backdoor entry into IAS? Know truth

  Fact Check | July 01, 2024 21:22 IST

  It was claimed that Lok Sabha Speaker's daughter Anjali did not take the UPSC exam to become IAS officer and reached the position because of her father. India TV conducted a fact check of the viral claim.