During the Lok Sabha debate on the no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi targeted Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, predicting records would show him as the minister who interrupted the Opposition most frequently.
Heated Exchange Unfolds
Gogoi highlighted 20 interruptions against LoP Rahul Gandhi during the President’s address, including over General MM Naravane’s book, prompting Rijiju’s objection for irrelevance to the Speaker debate. Union Home Minister Amit Shah agreed Rijiju interrupts most but retorted the country had never seen such an “irresponsible Opposition.”
Motion Accuses Birla of Partisanship
The Opposition resolution (118 signatories) claims Birla silenced Gandhi, showed bias, and alleged women MPs planned physical attacks on PM Modi—framed as protecting House dignity amid 2026 assembly polls messaging. Passage requires 50%+ support, unlikely given NDA majority.
Rijiju Defends Interruptions
Rijiju countered that interruptions enforce rules, criticizing LoP’s “above Speaker” stance and unparliamentary words, urging Opposition adherence before treasury replies.
