In a tense parliamentary session, Congress leader KC Venugopal passionately supported the Opposition’s no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The motion, endorsed by about 118 Opposition MPs, accuses the Speaker of biased conduct, undermining democratic principles. Venugopal expressed deep concerns about the declining state of India’s democracy, citing a pattern of suppression of Opposition voices since 2019.
He criticized the erosion of the Lok Sabha’s prestige due to the alleged silencing of the Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi. Venugopal accused the ruling party of stifling dissent by imposing restrictions on critical voices. He highlighted discriminatory practices such as suspensions of Opposition MPs, interruptions during speeches, and biased camera coverage. The Congress leader emphasized the need for a Speaker who upholds democratic values and treats all sides fairly.
Venugopal underscored the importance of maintaining democratic norms and criticized the double standards observed in parliamentary proceedings. He stressed that a parliamentary majority should not be misused to suppress dissenting voices. The Opposition’s no-confidence motion was described as a necessary step to address the perceived bias in the functioning of the legislative body. The absence of a Deputy Speaker for seven years was also highlighted as a constitutional issue, further complicating the proceedings.
