Day 10 of the Parliament Budget Session LIVE: Following demonstrations and the adjournment of the Lok Sabha, the opposition files a resolution of no-confidence against Speaker Om Birla. The BJP responds to Rahul Gandhi's demand for floor time with a letter about the disturbance. Complete information about the disruptions to the budget debate, the Article 94 notice, and the political deadlock.
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| Lok Sabha during the Budget Session, in New Delhi on February 9, 2026. Photo: Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab | Photo Credit: ANI |
The Lok Sabha was again adjourned amid chaos
On February 10, 2026, Tuesday, the Lok Sabha hardly moved. Minutes into Question Hour, which was headed over by Chairman P.C. Mohan in the Speaker's absence, opposition members burst into chanting calling for the freedom to bring up important topics. Immediately, the House was adjourned till noon. During the current Budget Session, this has become a common occurrence, with interruptions taking priority over meaningful discussions about the government's financial plan.
The main point of crisis? Opposition Leader The alleged memoir of former Army Chief General Manoj Naravane, which has already generated controversy in recent days, is one of the difficult topics Rahul Gandhi has frequently attempted to discuss. Gandhi and the other leaders of the opposition contend that the Speaker has continually refused them the opportunity to speak, particularly during last week's Motion of Thanks to the President's speech. They say that this prejudice includes silencing the opposition while permitting BJP members, such as Nishikant Dubey, to launch baseless accusations against Congress leaders with no consequences.
Speaker Birla is the target of a no-confidence notice submitted by the opposition
Opposition parties, mostly Congress, with backing from allies like the Samajwadi Party, made a daring and uncommon move on Tuesday by formally submitting a notice for a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla from office. Over 100 MPs have signed the notice, according to sources (some stories have the number at 103 or more), but the opposition does not have the majority of the 543-member Lok Sabha required for it to be successful.
A majority motion must be voted after at least 14 days' notice in order to remove a Speaker, as required in Article 94(c) of the Constitution. Some of the reasons given are:
• preventing Rahul Gandhi and other opposition figures from participating in the debate on the Motion of Thanks.
• Eight opposition MPs have been suspended in recent weeks without sufficient explanation.
• Alleged partisan behavior, such as derogatory remarks made about female Congress MPs (allegations that they organized a protest that required PM Modi to miss proceedings).
• failure to take action against BJP MPs who have made offensive remarks.
Mps who have been outspoken, such as KC Venugopal, have described the action as a final resort following fruitless negotiations. In an attempt to end the standoff, Rahul Gandhi personally visited with Speaker Birla on Monday, February 9. Gandhi later asserted that a deal had been reached that would allow him to voice concerns prior to budget talks, but he accused the Chair of reversing course. The formal notification and today's adjournment resulted from the impasse that continued despite the meeting.
According to sources, TMC and other opposition allies are not quite on the same page, with some doubting the timing. The push, however, is a response to mounting dissatisfaction with what the INDIA bloc refers to as a "curbing of democratic voices" in Parliament.
Strong Defense and Counter-Allegations by the BJP
The ruling BJP has called the no-confidence attempt a "desperate stunt" that isn't supported by enough votes. Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the opposition of demeaning democratic institutions by causing disruptions, saying frankly that they are allowed to attempt but will fail.
In a letter to Speaker Birla on Tuesday, BJP women MPs fueled the flames by calling for the "strictest possible action" against opposition members for the disturbance on February 4. They said opposition MPs were engaging in "heinous acts" such as jumping chairs, encroaching on Treasury benches, and establishing a "siege" around Prime Minister Narendra Modi's seat. The letter denounced the opposition for bringing "disrepute" to Parliament and thanked Birla for maintaining discipline. It followed a previous letter from female members of Congress accusing Birla of making unfounded accusations against them.
This correspondence demonstrates the protests' gendered aspect as well as the underlying hatred. While accusing the opposition of disorder that resulted in adjournments, BJP MPs stressed their own calm in the face of provocation.
Wider Background: The Reasons Parliament Is Still Paralyzed
Since early February, the Budget Session has been compromised, despite its supposed focus on public welfare, economic reforms, and fiscal policy. Important triggers consist of:
• Rahul Gandhi attempted to draw attention to the consequences of the purported Naravane book leak in Parliament.
• MPs are suspended for demonstrations.
• charges of bias against debate chairpersons.
Budget talks are scheduled to continue in both Houses today, but it appears unlikely that everyday operations will be conducted given the no-confidence notice currently in effect. The Lok Sabha's impasse impacts the entire session, while the Rajya Sabha has done marginally better.
While successful removals are uncommon, there are historical occasions where Speakers have encountered similar difficulties. The action highlights the Opposition's plan to put pressure on the Chair and the administration by refocusing attention from policy criticisms to institutional integrity.
And What Comes Next?
Any vote would be weeks away, most likely following the conclusion of the budget talks, due to the 14-day notice requirement. More adjournments, contentious discussions, and political theater are to be expected in the interim. Birla's removal is unlikely because the government has a solid majority, but the motion's symbolism might strengthen opposition narratives before state elections or changes in public opinion.
This show raises more significant issues for the general public, whether they are in Delhi or elsewhere: Is Parliament serving as a venue for discussion or has it turned into a battlefield? Legislative productivity is the true victim of ongoing disruptions during a pivotal budget session.
For minute-by-minute updates on this high-stakes parliamentary drama, including any progress in negotiations or new developments in the no-confidence story, stay tuned to REAL BREAKING NEWS.
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