People, Positions and Obituaries · 12 February 2026
Om Birla faces no-confidence motion as Lok Sabha Speaker.
Exam-focused facts from the 12 February 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Opposition moved a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on 10 February 2026.
- Removal of Speaker requires a resolution passed by majority of all then members of Lok Sabha under Article 94(c).
- Notice for removal must be in writing to Lok Sabha Secretary-General and needs at least 14 days’ notice.
- Motion needs minimum 50 members to rise in favour for leave to be granted.
- Previous no-confidence motions against Speakers occurred in December 1954, November 1966 and April 1987.
- During consideration of removal, Speaker can speak and vote only in first instance, not in case of tie.