Proceedings in the Lok Sabha were disrupted after opposition parties demanded an immediate discussion on the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The protests prevented the House from taking up a resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla.
The resolution to remove the Speaker had been scheduled for discussion during the day’s proceedings. However, members of the opposition alliance INDIA bloc insisted that Parliament should first debate the situation in West Asia and its possible impact on India.
As soon as the House began its session, opposition MPs started raising slogans and demanding a discussion on the issue. The protests continued even after S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, made a statement about the developments in the region.
The repeated disruptions forced the Chair to adjourn the House several times during the day. Because of the ongoing protests, the scheduled resolution to remove the Speaker could not be taken up for discussion.
At the time, Jagadambika Pal, who was presiding over the proceedings, appealed to members to maintain order and allow the House to continue with its planned agenda. He said the resolution listed for the day should be discussed in Parliament.
However, opposition members continued their protest, arguing that the situation in West Asia was a more urgent matter and required immediate attention from the government in Parliament.
The motion to remove Speaker Om Birla had been submitted earlier by opposition MPs, who alleged that the Speaker had been conducting the House in a partisan manner. The proposal had been signed by several opposition members and was expected to lead to a heated debate in the House.
Due to the continued protests and adjournments, the resolution could not be discussed during the session. The issue is likely to come up again when the Lok Sabha resumes its proceedings.
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