Meanwhile the Lok Sabha witnessed intense debate over the motion seeking removal of Speaker Om Birla. However the opposition questioned the Speaker’s impartiality during the discussion. Therefore Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly responded inside Parliament. Moreover he stated the Speaker represents the entire House instead of any political party. Consequently he called the situation unfortunate for parliamentary politics.
Shah Explains Authority and Responsibility of the Speaker
Meanwhile Amit Shah explained that the Constitution assigns the Speaker a neutral mediator role. Furthermore he stated members must speak according to parliamentary rules inside the House. Moreover he asserted the House does not function like a public gathering. Therefore members must stand and speak according to established procedures. Additionally he clarified the Speaker holds authority to interrupt or remove any member violating rules. Consequently Shah emphasized that the Speaker exercises this power to protect parliamentary discipline.
#WATCH | Attacking Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, “…He suddenly had an idea – have a debate on his own press conference. This is not a market. This is the Lok Sabha…From your great grandfather to your grandmother to your father, there were… pic.twitter.com/DmGasKsWFq
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Shah Criticises Allegations Against the Speaker
Furthermore Amit Shah warned that questioning the Speaker’s loyalty sends negative signals worldwide. However he acknowledged members may disagree with certain decisions. Nevertheless he strongly condemned allegations targeting the Speaker’s integrity. Meanwhile he added that such accusations damage the dignity of Parliament.
#WATCH | Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, “LoP has grievances that he is not allowed to speak, that the voice of LoP is stifled. I would like to ask him who will decide who has to speak? Speaker? No, you have to decide this. But when it is a chance to speak, you are seen in… pic.twitter.com/j5R89yhn9q
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Shah Calls Motion Against Speaker Unfortunate
Moreover Amit Shah described the motion against the Speaker as extremely unusual. Additionally he stated the House witnessed such a motion after nearly four decades. Consequently he called the development unfortunate for parliamentary democracy. Furthermore Shah reiterated that the Speaker serves the entire House rather than any party.
Shah Responds to Rahul Gandhi’s Allegations
Meanwhile Amit Shah responded to Rahul Gandhi’s claim regarding speaking restrictions in Parliament. However Shah stated every member must follow parliamentary rules while speaking. Moreover he explained members speak through the Speaker according to established procedures. Consequently he added that rules apply equally to every member of the House.
Shah Highlights Parliamentary Language and Rules
Additionally Shah stressed that members must use parliamentary language during debates. Moreover he clarified that the House removes any unparliamentary expressions. Furthermore he said no member holds special privilege to keep such words recorded. Consequently he suggested that opposition members should bring a motion against the Prime Minister instead. However he insisted a motion against the Speaker remains inappropriate.
Shah Mentions Example of Minister Giriraj Singh
Meanwhile Amit Shah referred to another example during the debate. Moreover he said Minister Giriraj Singh also faced microphone interruption earlier. Consequently Shah stated that rule violations lead to microphone suspension regardless of position.
Shah Points to Speaker’s Moral Decision
Furthermore Amit Shah mentioned Speaker Om Birla’s decision after the motion appeared. Moreover Shah said Birla decided not to sit on the chair from that day. Consequently he described the decision as a moral step by the Speaker.
Shah Accuses Opposition of Misleading Narrative
Meanwhile Amit Shah rejected claims about suppression of opposition voices. Moreover he reminded the House about events during 1975. Consequently he stated leaders faced imprisonment and restrictions during that period. However he asserted the current government never suppressed opposition voices.
Shah Questions Rahul Gandhi’s Participation Record
Furthermore Amit Shah presented Rahul Gandhi’s parliamentary attendance data. Moreover he stated Rahul Gandhi attended 51 percent sessions in the 17th Lok Sabha. Additionally he mentioned 52 percent attendance during the 16th Lok Sabha. Furthermore he said Rahul Gandhi recorded 43 percent attendance during the 15th Lok Sabha. Meanwhile Shah also noted Gandhi did not participate in discussions on the President’s address. Moreover he added Gandhi skipped debate on the Union Budget during the 16th Lok Sabha.
Congress Leaders React Strongly in the House
However Shah’s remarks triggered strong reactions from Congress members. Consequently Congress MPs started protesting inside the House. Meanwhile KC Venugopal sharply questioned the remarks. Moreover he asked whether the debate targeted the Leader of Opposition instead.
