Topic: Om Birla

The suspension of 12 Maharashtra BJP MLAs in 2021 was as unjustified as the suspension of 141 opposition MPs now. The existence of the Speaker's power under the Lok Sabha rules does not guarantee the constitutionality of their exercise.

The Congress MP in the letter pointed at the 'unclear demarcation of roles' of the Privileges Committee and the Ethics Committee, especially in case of exercising penal powers.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, who accused Moitra of taking 'bribes' from businessman to ask questions in Parliament, has urged Birla to constitute an 'inquiry committee' to look into the charges.

Union minister Piyush Goyal accuses Congress of humiliating Rajya Sabha chairman even as Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury attends another meeting on the matter convened by Lok Sabha Speaker.

Stating Parliament is bound by 'rules of natural justice', the Congress leader invoked Rule 357 of Rules of Procedure & Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha to give a 'personal explanation'.

Speaker Om Birla gave them a ‘last chance’, warned every one of strict consequences if they brought in placards to the House.

Speaker Birla, who completes 3 years in office, wants political parties to make a code of conduct for MPs. He Speaks to ThePrint about his tenure in LS and his political legacy.

Congress says it's ‘bad precedent’ for a non-elected member of House to take assembly speaker’s chair. BJP defends address but agrees such an event finds no mention in rules.

Birla assured that he will call a meeting of leaders of all parties to ensure that rules are strictly followed and to discuss stringent action against habitual offenders.

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and TMC leader Sudeep Bandopadhyay were among those who raised the issue of MPLAD funds during the all-party meeting held on Sunday.