Can the Opposition remove the Speaker? The numbers say no

Feb 13, 2026 | 18:53 IST

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A rare removal motion against Speaker Om Birla has sharpened tensions in Parliament. But with numbers stacked against the Opposition, the constitutional hurdle remains steep

Parliament has witnessed no shortage of procedural skirmishes this Budget session.

For days, tensions between the treasury benches and the opposition had been simmering over disrupted debates, suspended MPs, and sharp exchanges over what could or could not be said inside the House.

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Can the Opposition remove the Speaker? The numbers say no

A rare removal motion against Speaker Om Birla has sharpened tensions in Parliament. But with numbers stacked against the Opposition, the constitutional hurdle remains steep

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Can the Opposition remove the Speaker? The numbers say no

A rare removal motion against Speaker Om Birla has sharpened tensions in Parliament. But with numbers stacked against the Opposition, the constitutional hurdle remains steep

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