Parliament budget session highlights: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned after chaos over discussion on West Asia
Parliament budget session highlights: EAM Jaishankar said in Rajya Sabha that all efforts are being made to help Indians stranded across West Asia. He said that India remains in favour of peace, return to dialogue & diplomacy; advocate de-escalation, restraint, and ensuring safety of civilians.
Parliament budget session highlights: Both the houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day after Lok Sabha witnessed ruckus Opposition's demand to have a discussion on the ongoing war in West Asia. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in Rajya Sabha on Monday that all efforts are being made to help Indians stranded across West Asia due to the conflict between United States and Iran. He said that India remains in favour of peace, return to dialogue & diplomacy; advocate de-escalation, restraint, and ensuring safety of civilians....Read More
The second half of the session started on Monday and will run until April 2 and is reportedly expected to focus on crucial legislative business, including the passage of the Finance Bill, 2026 and discussions on Demands for Grants for various ministries.
Lok Sabha fails to take up no-confidence motion against Om Birla
The Lok Sabha failed to take up the Opposition-backed resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla amid Opposition's demand to discuss the West Asia conflict in the Parliament. The Opposition was accused by the government and the Chair of holding the House proceedings "hostage" to its demands.
Several opposition leaders had submitted the notice alleging that Birla acted in a “blatantly partisan” manner while conducting proceedings in the House.
Around 118 opposition MPs reportedly signed the motion, accusing the Speaker of favouring the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and allegedly preventing Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi from speaking during earlier proceedings.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already expressed support for Birla, stating that the Speaker has remained committed to the Constitution and parliamentary democracy while treating all members fairly.
No deputy speaker in Lok Sabha currently
The procedural handling of the motion may pose a challenge because the Lok Sabha currently does not have a deputy speaker. Under normal parliamentary rules, the deputy speaker would preside over proceedings during a motion against the speaker.
In the absence of a deputy speaker, Birla may appoint a member from the panel of chairpersons to preside over the debate, with senior BJP MP Jagdambika Pal being among the likely choices, HT earlier reported.
Historically, only three Lok Sabha speakers, namely G V Mavlankar in 1954, Hukam Singh in 1966 and Balram Jakhar in 1987, have faced no-confidence motions, all of which were eventually defeated.
Jaishankar's brief on West Asia crisis
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made a statement regarding the “situation in West Asia”.
The statement comes amid escalating tensions following joint military strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran on February 28 that reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In retaliation, Tehran launched counter-strikes targeting American military bases in several West Asian countries and Israeli assets across the region.
Opposition leaders have demanded a full-fledged debate on the issue. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh criticised the government’s decision to only allow a statement, saying the opposition should also be allowed to ask questions about India’s diplomatic stance, as per ANI.
According to PTI, the opposition is also criticising the government’s approach toward Iran and the United States, including the US granting “permission” to India to continue purchasing Russian oil.
Other political flashpoints
Several additional political controversies are expected to surface during the session. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound West Bengal, which allegedly resulted in the deletion of nearly 60 lakh names, could become a major flashpoint in the Parliament.
Trinamool Congress MPs are likely to raise the issue in the House. Meanwhile, the BJP may counter by highlighting what it described as a “protocol breach” involving President Droupadi Murmu during her recent visit to West Bengal.
Price rise may also be raised by the opposition after the price of domestic LPG cylinders was increased by ₹60 earlier this month.
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- 9 Mar 2026, 05:26:24 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: ‘Country wants to know what is happening,’ says Cong MP on West Asia conflict
Parliament budget session LIVE: Speaking about the West Asia conflict, Congress MP Kumari Selja told news agency ANI, "A very big problem has arisen which is affecting the world and our country. Whatever is happening in the neighbourhood and West Asia, the Foreign Minister comes and gives a statement and leaves. The country wants to know what is happening. This should be brought up for discussion in the House. The government should have taken the initiative, but it has not taken any initiative. We said that there should be a discussion on this..."
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- 9 Mar 2026, 04:50:41 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: BJP MP expresses disappointment over racial attacks against Northeast people in Delhi
Parliament budget session LIVE: BJP MP Tapir Gao, while talking about incidents of racial attacks on people from Northeast India in Delhi, told news agency ANI, "People from the northeastern states are not secure in Delhi. Not only in Delhi, but people from the northeast are also facing racial discrimination, fights and killings in all metropolitan cities across the country. So, we will raise the issue in Zero Hour of the Parliament...Govt of India should bring in Atrocity Act to prevent such activities against northeast citizens. This is a huge issue; we will take this up in Parliament. We will also meet the Home Minister over this. There should be a secure law for the northeastern states..."
- 9 Mar 2026, 03:48:50 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: ‘West Asia will lead to a huge financial loss,’ says Rahul Gandhi
Parliament budget session LIVE: After the lower house of the Parliament was adjourned, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha said that the West Asia conflict will lead to huge financial losses.
"What’s happening in West Asia will lead to a huge financial loss.. A battle is underway to shift the global paradigm, and this is going to cause a major loss to our economy. You’ve seen the stock market, so the country will suffer a big blow. So, what is the problem with discussing it?” he said.
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- 9 Mar 2026, 03:11:30 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: Lok Sabha adjourned for the day
Parliament budget session LIVE: The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day after Opposition continued to protest to demand a discussion on the West Asia conflict.
- 9 Mar 2026, 03:08:53 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: Lok Sabha erupts in chaos amid Opposition's sloganeering
Parliament budget session LIVE: Lok Sabha erupts in chaos as Opposition demands discussion on West Asia conflict
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Parliament budget session LIVE: Lok Sabha resumes
Parliament budget session LIVE: Lok Sabha resumes
- 9 Mar 2026, 02:52:16 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: 'No regard for traditions under Rahul Gandhi's leadership,' says BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad
Parliament budget session LIVE: BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad also spoke on the opposition parties' no confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and said, “There are no rules, no propriety, and no standards being followed. You have brought a no-confidence motion against Om Birla, which rarely happens. The Speaker, showing complete dignity, even accepted a flawed proposal. There was no legal requirement for it, yet he is not presiding over the House today."
"In simple terms, under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, there is no concern for the dignity of Parliament, no regard for the traditions of the House, and no respect for the office of the Speaker. They talk about the Constitution, but are they making a mockery of the country? They are already making a mockery of their own party. Their party is declining. I would also say to opposition leaders that they should stop following Rahul Gandhi and instead try to build their own space,” he added, as per ANI.
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- 9 Mar 2026, 02:38:01 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: ‘House does not function as per one’s wishes,’ says JD(U) leader on motion against speaker
Parliament budget session LIVE: JD(U)’s Lalan Singh spoke on the opposition parties' no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and said, “The House does not function as per one’s wishes, but in accordance with the democratic rules of the House.”
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- 9 Mar 2026, 02:27:53 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: ‘Country’s foreign policy is failing,' says Cong MP on EAM's speech
Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan spoke to reporters about the EAM's speech in Parliament about the West Asia conflict and said, "They are dodging the issue. We have proposed a discussion in both Houses. The country's foreign policy is failing. Given the kind of statements coming from Trump, what is our government's stand? Many of our people are stuck abroad... 55% of India's energy comes from outside--what solution will you come up with for that? Under whose pressure are you making these statements, trying to evade?"
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- 9 Mar 2026, 02:20:12 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: ‘Just reading a statement,’ Cong MP Shashi Tharoor on EAM's speech
Parliament budget session LIVE: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also spoke out against EAM S Jaishankar's statement in Parliament on the West Asia conflict, and said, "...Just reading a statement without any opportunity to raise any questions is not fair to the members of the House. This is the principal issue here. What the party was agitating for was to have an opportunity to have a discussion on the issue...The govt should at least use Parliament to hear the views of a cross-section of the nation."
(ANI)
- 9 Mar 2026, 02:15:23 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: EAM Jaishankar holds meeting with Doval, Anil Chauhan in Parliament
Parliament budget session LIVE: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar is holding a meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan in Parliament, reported news agency ANI.
More details are awaited shortly.
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- 9 Mar 2026, 02:13:56 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: ‘Not taking any questions, so we walked out,’ says Priyanka Chaturvedi
Parliament budget session LIVE: On EAM S Jaishankar's statement in Parliament on the West Asia conflict, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi spoke to ANI and said, "If you come to Parliament today to give a statement, you should also answer the Opposition's questions. You are not taking any questions, so we walked out."
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- 9 Mar 2026, 01:46:34 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: No benefit of a statement, says Congress leader
Parliament news LIVE: Congress leader Dr Syed Naseer Hussain said that there is no benefit of a statement issued by external affairs minister S Jaishankar, as the opposition will be unable to ask any questions.
"We wanted a short duration discussion on West Asia crisis and the energy crisis arising out of it....It appears the US President has become our boss, telling us who to buy oil from. Why did such a situation arise?... We want a discussion on India's foreign policy, protection against the energy crisis, safety of Indians...There is no benefit of issuing a statement as we cannot ask any questions from the govt. Why does the govt run away from the discussion?..." he told news agency ANI.
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- 9 Mar 2026, 01:35:12 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: ‘Supply chain disruption a serious issue,’ says EAM Jaishankar
Parliament budget session LIVE: EAM S Jaishankar in his speech about the ongoing conflict in West Asia also spoke about the energy supply chain disruption, and said “The region is key to our energy security and includes many important suppliers of oil and gas…Serious supply chain disruptions and climate of instability that we perceive are serious issues…For us, the interests of the Indian consumer has and will always be the overriding priority.”
- 9 Mar 2026, 01:29:06 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: What did EAM S Jaishankar say about the West Asia crisis?
Parliament budget session LIVE: EAM S Jaishankar in his speech about the ongoing conflict in West Asia said that it is imperative that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states in the region be respected.
“This ongoing conflict is an issue of particular concern for India… we have obvious stakes that West Asia remain stable and peaceful…There are almost one crore Indian citizens who live and work in the Gulf nations,” he said
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- 9 Mar 2026, 01:13:29 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi backs Om Birla amid opposition's no-confidence motion
Parliament budget session LIVE: BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi spoke about the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and said he is very popular among all MPs, adding that she appreciates his patience, composure and capability.
"We would like to say very firmly and very clearly that during the 17th Lok Sabha, the productivity of the House was 97 per cent. There were also seven sessions during his tenure where productivity was nearly 100 per cent. During his tenure, many important Bills were passed in the country and in the Lok Sabha…All of this certainly reflects his capability and competence,” she stated.
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- 9 Mar 2026, 01:02:06 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: ‘US is dictating…,’ SP MP Akhilesh Yadav demands discussion on foreign policy
Parliament budget session LIVE: Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav spoke to reporters outside the parliament complex and said, "...The US is dictating whom we should buy oil from. There should be a discussion in Parliament on India's foreign policy."
Opposition parties are also likely to raise concerns over the interim India–US trade deal. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has termed the agreement “anti-farmer” and accused the government of compromising India’s sovereign interests, Hindustan Times had earlier reported.
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- 9 Mar 2026, 12:45:10 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: Kiren Rijiju to open debate on Oppn motion against Om Birla
Parliament budget session LIVE: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju will initiate the discussion in the Lok Sabha on Monday on the Opposition’s resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla. The motion, signed by 118 Opposition MPs, accuses the Speaker of “partisan behaviour,” including allegedly not allowing Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi to speak in the House.
Several leaders, including BJP MPs Anurag Thakur, Nishikant Dubey, Ravi Shankar Prasad and Bhartruhari Mahtab, along with LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan, are expected to participate in the debate, news agency ANI reported. Rijiju criticised the Congress for bringing the motion, saying it was moved “without any reason” and only to satisfy “one man's stubbornness,” adding that the BJP was ready to respond in the House and the proposal would “have to face defeat.”
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- 9 Mar 2026, 12:34:25 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: Lok Sabha adjourned amid opposition sloganeering
Parliament budget session LIVE: Amid massive sloganeering by Opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha, the Speaker has adjourned the proceedings till 3 pm.
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- 9 Mar 2026, 12:24:33 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: Opposition MPs stage protest in Parliament complex
Parliament budget session LIVE: Opposition MPs, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chief Rahul Gandhi and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, staged a protest in Parliament House complex on Monday, demanding a discussion on the West Asia conflict and slamming the government for its "silence" on critical issues related to it.
Earlier, opposition parties' floor leaders met in Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Kharge's chamber in Parliament House complex to deliberate on the strategy for the second half of the Budget session.
Besides Kharge and Gandhi, Samajwadi Party's Ram Gopal Yadav, DMK's Dayanidhi Maran, NCP (SP)'s Supriya Sule and Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Sanjay Raut, among others, attended the meeting.
- 9 Mar 2026, 12:18:23 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: ‘Safety of Indians our main priority’, says Jaishankar
Parliament budget session LIVE: External affairs minister S Jaishankar told the Rajya Sabha on Monday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally monitoring the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Addressing the House regarding the situation in West Asia, Jaishankar confirmed that the government has issued formal advisories to Indian nationals residing in Iran and added that the safety of citizens remains the administration's primary concern.
"The Prime Minister continues to closely monitor the emerging developments, and relevant ministries are coordinating to ensure effective responses," Jaishankar said.
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- 9 Mar 2026, 12:15:06 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: Dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued, says EAM on West Asia conflict
Parliament budget session LIVE: External affairs minister Jaishankar said that dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued amid the US-Iran conflict erupting in West Asia.
He made the statement while addressing the lower house of the Parliament on Monday.
- 9 Mar 2026, 12:12:32 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: Loud chants, sloganeering amid EAM's Lok Sabha address
Parliament budget session LIVE: Opposition MPs surrounded the Lok Sabha well as loud chants interrupted external affairs minister S Jaishankar's address in the Lok Sabha on the West Asia conflict.
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- 9 Mar 2026, 12:09:15 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: Jaishankar begins address amid sloganeering
Parliament budget session LIVE: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has begun his address in the Lok Sabha regarding the West Asia conflict and India's stance on the crisis.
- 9 Mar 2026, 12:01:08 PM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: Lok Sabha proceedings begin
Parliament budget session LIVE: Proceedings have begun in the lower house of the Parliament, Lok Sabha.
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- 9 Mar 2026, 11:52:08 AM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: Opposition MPs, including LoP Rahul Gandhi, protest against Centre over West Asia conflict
Parliament budget session LIVE: Opposition MPs, including Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, protested at Makar Dwar in Parliament on Monday over the West Asia conflict issue.
This came as Jaishankar addressed the Rajya Sabha over the crisis and is set to speak in the lower house of the Parliament as well.
- 9 Mar 2026, 11:45:50 AM IST
Jaishankar on West Asia crisis LIVE: What EAM said on Iranian warship's docking
Jaishankar on West Asia crisis LIVE: Iran had asked India for permission for three of its ships to dock at Indian ports, which was approved on March 1, external affairs minister said on Monday. He added that the government believed it was the "right thing to do".
One of the three vessels later docked at the southern port of Kochi on March 4, and its crew was staying at Indian naval facilities, Jaishankar told parliament on Monday.
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- 9 Mar 2026, 11:42:19 AM IST
Jaishankar on West Asia crisis LIVE: We have lost two Indian mariners, says EAM
Jaishankar on West Asia crisis LIVE: Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, EAM Jaishankar said: “We have lost two Indian mariners (merchant shipping), and one remains missing.”
“The Indian Embassy has facilitated the relocation of several Indian students in Tehran to places outside. Indian nationals in Iran on business were facilitated to cross over to Armenia to return to India. Our Embassy in Tehran remains fully operational and on high alert. We are committed to supporting the Indian community at this time,” he added.
- 9 Mar 2026, 11:36:51 AM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: India remains in favour of peace, says EA
Parliament budget session LIVE: “India remains in favour of peace, return to dialogue & diplomacy; advocate de-escalation, restraint, ensuring safety of civilians,” EAM Jaishankar said in Rajya Sabha on Monday.
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- 9 Mar 2026, 11:33:08 AM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: Jaishankar says efforts being made to help stranded Indians
Parliament budget session LIVE: Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, EAM Jaishankar said:
- “This ongoing conflict is an issue of particular concern for India. We are a neighbouring region and understandably have obvious stakes that West Asia remains stable and peaceful. There are almost one crore Indian citizens who live and work in the Gulf nations"
- He also said that efforts are being made to help stranded Indians. He added that the central government has approved and undertaken flights to facilitate return of Indian nationals and almost 67,000 nationals have arrived back in the country.
- 9 Mar 2026, 11:27:03 AM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: PM continues to closely monitor developments in West Asia, says Jaishankar
Parliament budget session LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to closely monitor developments in West Asia, EAM Jaishankar said in Rajya Sabha.
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- 9 Mar 2026, 11:24:11 AM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: India believes dialogue and discussion should be used in conflicts, says EAM
Parliament budget session LIVE: External affairs minister S Jaishankar addressed the Upper House of the Parliament on Monday regarding the US-Iran war in Middle East and said that India “believes that dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate the tensions.”
- 9 Mar 2026, 11:21:30 AM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: Jaishankar address Rajya Sabha on West Asia crisis, says concern for India
Parliament budget session LIVE: EAM Jaishankar, while addressing the Rajya Sabha on West Asia conflict, said that the developments in West Asia are a “deep cause for concern for all of us”
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- 9 Mar 2026, 11:18:35 AM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: ‘One-sided statement by EAM is not solution’, says Kharge
Parliament budget session LIVE: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, along with Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, arrived at the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office on Monday for a meeting of party MPs.
After the meeting, Kharge wrote on X: "As the Parliament reconvenes for the second part of the Budget session, US-Israel war with Iran has reached our backyard.
In this context, it is imperative to have a full-fledged discussion on the current geopolitical crisis. A one-sided statement by the EAM is not the solution. We need to collectively take the nation into confidence. The GOI must come out with a detailed contingency plan to ensure our energy security, assist our traders, diversify supply chains for our exports and stop penalising our people with price hikes.
The Opposition demands sensitivity towards our people."
- 9 Mar 2026, 11:09:35 AM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 pm
Parliament budget session LIVE: The lower house of the Parliament, Lok Sabha, has been adjourned till 12 pm.
EAM S Jaishankar will brief the parliament on the West Asia situation after the proceedings begin.
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- 9 Mar 2026, 11:06:44 AM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: EAM S Jaishankar to brief parliament on West Asia tensions
Parliament budget session LIVE: External affairs minister S Jaishankar will make a statement on the ongoing situation in West Asia and address concerns about safety of Indians living in gulf countries, in Parliament today, when the second half of the budget session will begin.
The session, which is set to be stormy, will start amid renewed confrontation between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition over the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, conflict in West Asia, and the India-US trade deal.
- 9 Mar 2026, 10:44:32 AM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: Cong MPs seek suspension of business to discuss West Asia crisis
Parliament budget session LIVE: Congress MPs Manish Tewari and Randeep Surjewala on Monday moved separate suspension of business notices in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, seeking an urgent discussion on the escalating conflict in West Asia and its impact on India.
In the Lok Sabha, Tewari called for a debate on the government’s assessment of the crisis and the measures being taken to protect India’s interests. He urged the House to discuss the situation and the steps needed to safeguard the country’s energy security and strategic concerns, news agency ANI reported.
Surjewala moved a similar motion in the Rajya Sabha, stating that the developments in West Asia could affect “India's energy supply chains, strategic partnerships, economic interests, and the welfare of Indian citizens living and working there.”
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- 9 Mar 2026, 10:29:03 AM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: ‘Parliament not for suppressing debate,’ says Cong MP, backing move against Om Birla
Parliament budget session LIVE updates: Congress MP Mallu Ravi on Monday defended the opposition’s no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, saying Parliament must remain a space for open debate and not the suppression of dissent. Ravi is among the MPs who have moved the motion ahead of the second phase of the Budget Session.
Accusing Birla of partisan conduct, Ravi claimed that opposition leaders were not being allowed to speak in the House. “We are bringing a motion to replace the present Speaker. The Leader of the Opposition is not allowed to speak in the Parliament. The Parliament is the place where it is meant for debate, not for suppressing debate,” he said.
He further alleged that the Speaker was siding with the ruling party during discussions on controversial legislation. “Whenever there are controversial bills, the Speaker is taking the stand of the ruling party as if he were active in politics. Our parliamentary democracy stands strong when we allow the opposition to express their views,” Ravi said, adding that the motion seeks to replace the current Speaker.
(ANI)
- 9 Mar 2026, 10:14:59 AM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE updates: ‘Pasted statement,’ says Manickam Tagore, demands debate on West Asia crisis
Parliament budget session LIVE updates: Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday criticised the Centre for scheduling only a statement by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the West Asia conflict instead of allowing a full discussion in the Lok Sabha as the second phase of the Budget Session begins.
Calling it a “pasted statement,” Tagore said the situation required accountability from the government given its impact on India’s energy security and the safety of Indian citizens in the Gulf region. “The Gulf region is on the brink. Oil and gas prices are rising. Thousands of Indians working in the region are anxious about their safety and future. This is not a routine situation - it is a matter of India's energy security and the safety of our citizens abroad,” he wrote on X.
Lashing out at the government, he added, “But what do we see from this government? Silence from the Prime Minister. A pasted statement from the External Affairs Minister… India cannot be run through notice-board diplomacy, where a statement is issued and the government walks away from accountability.”
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- 9 Mar 2026, 10:08:27 AM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE: 'Oppn’s existence in danger’, says Dilip Ghosh over no-confidence motion against Birla
Parliament budget session LIVE updates: BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Monday criticised the opposition for moving a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accusing them of political “bankruptcy” and trying to undermine the constitutional system.
Speaking to reporters in West Bengal, Ghosh defended Birla’s functioning as Speaker and said he had always given all MPs a chance to speak in Parliament.
“Every single person, no matter who the opponent is, MPs stand up in Parliament and praise the Speaker Om Birla. I have also seen him for five years, and he has not refused anyone. He gives everyone a chance. These parties have become so bankrupt that they are lagging behind in every election,” Ghosh said.
Claiming that opposition parties were struggling politically, he added, “Their existence is in danger, hence they are ready to cross any limit.”
(ANI)
- 9 Mar 2026, 09:59:04 AM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE updates: Co-confidence move against speaker, West Asia crisis | What to expect
Parliament budget session LIVE updates: The second phase of Parliament’s Budget Session will begin at 11am on Monday with the opposition moving a resolution seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla over allegations of partisan conduct.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to brief the House on the escalating crisis in West Asia after US-Israel strikes on Iran.
Opposition parties are also expected to raise issues related to India’s foreign policy and the India-US trade deal.
Meanwhile, the government is aiming to move forward with key legislative business, including the Finance Bill, 2026.
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- 9 Mar 2026, 09:53:19 AM IST
Parliament budget session LIVE updates: Welcome to our live blog
Parliament budget session LIVE updates: Welcome to this live blog where you can get all the latest developments on the Parliament budget session proceedings in one place.