Overview
- The House rejected the removal motion by voice vote on March 11 after a two-day debate led in reply by Home Minister Amit Shah.
- Congress MP Mohammad Jawed moved the resolution signed by 118 opposition MPs, with more than 50 members standing to secure admission for debate.
- Speaker Om Birla stayed away from proceedings as BJP MP Jagdambika Pal from the panel of chairpersons presided over the session.
- Opposition leaders cited alleged partisan rulings, curbs on speaking time, muting of microphones, mass suspensions and the unresolved Deputy Speaker vacancy.
- The government defended Birla’s conduct as impartial, the debate descended into protests over remarks about Rahul Gandhi, and the chair declared the motion defeated before adjourning the House.