AdvertisementFollowing the meeting, sources said the Opposition would consider moving a no-confidence motion against the Speaker “if these concerns were not addressed”. If they are bringing a motion against Birla, then why did K C Venugopal go and meet the Speaker?” asked the TMC leader. AdvertisementThe MP was referring to the meeting between the Congress general secretary for organisation and Birla to end the stand-off. Congress keeps up attacksEarlier in the day, Venugopal targeted the Speaker, saying Parliament had become one-sided because Birla was “taking sides”. The government wants the budget to be passed without any debate,” Congress whip Manickam Tagore told Express.

Source: Indian Express February 09, 2026 21:44 UTC