Congress Stumbles in Lok Sabha No-Confidence Drama
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized the Congress party's conduct during a debate on removing Om Birla as Lok Sabha speaker, highlighting their retreat from voting on the no-confidence motion. The BJP described Congress as uncommitted, while the motion was ultimately defeated via a voice vote after a heated debate.
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On Wednesday, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the Congress of lacking commitment during a heated debate on an opposition resolution aiming to remove Om Birla as the Lok Sabha speaker.
Rijiju asserted that the Congress abstained from voting on the no-confidence motion, revealing a lack of seriousness towards parliamentary responsibilities. He noted that Congress ignored warnings against bringing the motion forward.
The motion was quashed by a voice vote after a spirited debate, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah accusing Rahul Gandhi of avoiding parliamentary duties. The session concluded amidst protests and calls for an apology.
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