No decision for 3 years, anti-defection pleas against 2 MPs lapse, reveals RTI
Petitions were referred to the Committee of Privileges, but no report was submitted, and no final decision was taken by the Speaker before the Lok Sabha was dissolved.
Om Birla is an active Indian politician and the 17th speaker of the Lok Sabha in India. He was elected as the Lok Sabha speaker on June 19, 2019. Om Birla is associated with the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and he was also elected to the 16th and 17th Lok Sabha as the BJP candidate for the Kota-Bundi constituency, Rajasthan. Interestingly, before assuming his Parliamentary office on May 16, 2014, he was elected thrice to the assembly of Rajasthan. Om Birla also held the post of district President of Bhartiya Janta Yuva Morcha, Kota from 1987 to 1991.
Om Birla was born on November 23, 1962, in Kota, Rajasthan into a Hindu Marwari Maheshwari family to Shri Krishna Birla and Late Shakuntala Devi. He also has a brother named Rajesh Birla. Om spent his childhood in his hometown Kota and also completed his master’s degree in commerce from Govt. Commerce College, Rajasthan. He later went to Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer for higher studies.
Birla’s first political achievement dates back to 2003 when he won his first assembly elections against Shanti Dhariwal from Kota South.
Om married Dr Amita Birla following a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony in March 1991. The couple has two daughters named Akansha and Anjali.
Before joining politics, Om worked at the National Co-operative Consumer Federation Limited where he was designated as the vice-chairman of the company. Om Birla has always been engaged in social service; he also provided financial assistance up to Rs. 50 Lakh to the helpless and poor during his tenure as the Parliamentary secretary.
His official Twitter handle is @ombirlakota and the name of his official Facebook page is Om Birla. He is also active on Instagram under the username om_birla.
Petitions were referred to the Committee of Privileges, but no report was submitted, and no final decision was taken by the Speaker before the Lok Sabha was dissolved.
Framing delimitation as a constitutional mandate, not a political choice, Surya cited Articles 81 and 82, which require balancing the population-to-seat ratio and redrawing constituencies.
Amid concerns over disruptions, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla wrote to MPs stressing their responsibility to protect Parliament’s dignity and calling for serious reflection on recent conduct inside the House.
Om Birla rejected the opposition's 'partisan' charge as he returned to the Speaker's chair in the Lok Sabha. On Wednesday, the Opposition's no-confidence motion against him was defeated in the House.
After a charged debate and protests in the House, the Lok Sabha rejected the opposition’s no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla by voice vote.
The second half of the Budget session will resume today with a stormy start, with Opposition MPs set to push a motion seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla. Meanwhile, the government is expected to brief both the Houses on the escalating Middle East conflict, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivering a statement.
Last month, the opposition submitted a no-confidence notice seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accusing him of acting in a partisan manner. As Parliament reconvenes on Monday, the notice is expected to be taken up for debate. A stormy start is on the cards.
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In a letter to Tarique Rahman following the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s (BNP) electoral win and inauguration of government, PM Modi expressed confidence in strengthening bilateral ties with the neighbouring country.
During the courtesy meeting held soon after the swearing-in of the new administration in Dhaka, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla invited Tarique Rahman to visit India, signalling continuity in bilateral engagement after the political transition.
The government said Om Birla’s participation in the ceremony underlines the importance New Delhi attaches to its relationship with Dhaka.
Sharing an old video of Sushma Swaraj speaking in the Lok Sabha ahead of the 2014 general elections, Rijiju highlighted her articulation of democratic values and parliamentary conduct during her tenure as Leader of Opposition in the UPA-II era.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju alleged that 20-25 Congress MPs stormed into Speaker Om Birla’s chamber, abused and threatened him and the Prime Minister during a parliamentary face-off, and shared what he claimed was an illegally recorded video of the incident.
Although there is no such compulsion under the rules, Om Birla has chosen not to attend the House. Even if there are attempts by the government or the opposition to persuade him, he will not attend.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said the notice was submitted at 1:14 pm under Rule 94C of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business. The proposal carries the signatures of around 118 MPs.
The video showed women Congress MPs surrounding the seat and refusing to move despite requests by Kiren Rijiju and Giriraj Singh, only minutes before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was scheduled to deliver his speech.
Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has submitted his resignation to the President of India, citing 'deep anguish' in his official letter.
The shortage impacts 10,000 scheduled weddings in Punjab and Chandigarh and has forced street vendors to cease operations. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has directed food plazas to utilise electric cooking methods.
The Union Cabinet has eased Foreign Direct Investment norms for Chinese companies in the electronics and solar sectors. This strategic shift occurs as experts debate the risks of economic dependence on China amid unresolved border disputes.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla survived the no-trust motion brought by the Congress and other opposition parties against him.
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Tarique Rahman on Tuesday took oath as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh following Bangladesh Nationalist Party's (BNP) landside victory in the 13th general elections.
In a significant parliamentary development, the opposition has moved a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, alleging bias and the silencing of dissent.
In this episode of 'India First', former Indian cricketer and World Cup winner Madan Lal joined a panel to discuss the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) recent decision to participate in the T20 World Cup after initial boycott threats.
Opposition parties led by the Congress have submitted a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, signed by 118 MPs.
Opposition parties on Tuesday put in motion the process to oust Om Birla as Lok Sabha speaker, alleging that he had acted in a "blatantly partisan" manner in the House.
The big talking point of this episode of 'To The Point' is the unprecedented no-confidence motion filed by 118 opposition MPs against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, alleging institutional bias.
This edition of 5 Live focusses on the fresh violence that has erupted in Manipur's Ukhrul following which the government has suspended internet services and imposed a curfew. The violence erupted between Naga and Kuki groups in Ukhrul.
The opposition has resubmitted a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla after a technical error in the initial notice, which incorrectly cited the year 2025 instead of 2026.
The opposition's move to bring a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla faces a major setback due to technical errors.
The Opposition has submitted a notice of no-confidence against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, citing the repeated denial of opportunities for Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to speak.
On this Special Report, the focus is on the escalating tensions in Parliament following the release of a video by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. The footage purportedly shows opposition MPs, specifically women MPs from the Congress party, crowding the Treasury benches and the area near the Prime Minister's seat. Kiren Rijiju stated, 'Congress Party is proud of the most degrading behaviours by their MPs,' adding that the BJP had to restrain its own members to prevent a 'very ugly scene.' The Minister alleged a 'nefarious plan' by the opposition to disrupt proceedings and create a physical confrontation. The programme highlights how Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Giriraj Singh were seen with folded hands, urging opposition members to return to their seats. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also expressed concerns, noting he had advised the Prime Minister against entering the House to avoid 'unpleasant incidents' that could tarnish democratic traditions.
In this edition of Newstrack, the focus is on the escalating confrontation in Parliament over Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
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This edition of 5 Live focusses on a high-speed Lamborghini crash in Kanpur involving Shivam Mishra, son of tobacco tycoon KK Mishra.