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UPDATED: Feb 11, 2026 08:33 IST
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Feb 11, 2026 08:33 IST
Lok Sabha: Harish Rawat speaks on Congress notice to remove Speaker Om Birla
Senior Congress leader and former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat commented on the notice to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, highlighting concerns over the Speaker’s impartiality. Rawat stressed that parliamentary democracy requires trust from both sides, and if the opposition feels unprotected, serious reflection is needed from the Speaker.
Feb 11, 2026 08:32 IST
Parliament Budget Session 2026: Motion to remove Lok Sabha Speaker may be discussed on March 9
Lok Sabha Secretariat sources suggest that the discussion on the motion to remove the Speaker could take place on March 9, marking the first day of the second part of the Budget Session. Opposition parties are expected to focus on Speaker Om Birla’s conduct and impartiality during this debate.
Feb 11, 2026 08:32 IST
Parliament Budget Session: Rahul Gandhi’s speech blocked over unpublished memoir quotes
Rahul Gandhi was stopped from quoting a magazine article on the unpublished memoirs of former Army chief Gen MM Naravane. Kishor emphasised that Parliament reflects the voice of both ruling and opposition parties, and restricting speech sets a harmful precedent. He insisted that democratic debate should not be curtailed, even if the content of the speech is disputed.
Feb 11, 2026 08:32 IST
Parliament Live: Prashant Kishor backs Rahul Gandhi, says stopping speech harms democracy
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Tuesday expressed support for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, criticising the Lok Sabha for not allowing him to speak during the motion of thanks on the President's address.
Kishor said preventing the Leader of Opposition from speaking is "not good for democracy" and highlighted that any controversial statements could have been expunged rather than blocking the speech outright.
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