Gaurav Gogoi Questions Chair As Amit Shah Defends Speaker's Powers During No Confidence Debate

The debate on the no-confidence motion against Om Birla triggered a sharp political clash in the Lok Sabha. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi insisted the Opposition’s move was meant to protect the dignity of Parliament and not to target Birla personally. But Gogoi questioned the constitutional basis of BJP MP Jagdambika Pal presiding over the debate, saying there was no clear explanation of how the decision was taken. Gogoi argued that if the Speaker cannot preside during such a motion, then the authority to appoint someone else should also be examined. Responding sharply, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Speaker’s institutional authority continues even during elections or after the dissolution of the House. The exchange turned the debate into a major constitutional and political contest inside Parliament.