Rijiju Defends Om Birla Against No-Confidence Motion

In a heated debate, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Congress for a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Rijiju defended Birla's impartiality, accusing Congress of undermining democracy. He claimed Congress members reluctantly supported the motion due to political pressure.

In a fiery parliamentary session, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju took a defiant stand against the no-confidence motion brought by the Congress against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Rijiju fervently defended the Speaker's neutrality in legislative proceedings while accusing the Congress of deteriorating democratic principles since 2014.

Rijiju cited Birla's fair-handedness, providing ample opportunities for opposition dialogues, evidence of which he supported with statistical data. The motion, according to Rijiju, was a politically motivated maneuver targeting constitutional institutions, akin to an attack on democracy.

Beyond defending Birla, Rijiju criticized Rahul Gandhi's perceived immaturity, suggesting his sibling, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, might make a more effective opposition leader. He highlighted Birla's contributions to Parliament, lamenting the Congress's outright hostility despite Birla's commendable reforms and fairness.

(With inputs from agencies.)