The Home Minister further stated that he is ready to debate that “Congress has broken Parliament's rules many times”.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday attacked the Opposition for bringing a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, saying questions are now being raised about the very person entrusted with a mediating role.
Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Amit Shah said, “The world recognises the strength and prestige of India’s democratic system. When allegations are made against the head of this House, questions are raised not only within the country but also globally about our democratic processes. That is why, generally, a no-confidence motion against the Speaker is rarely brought.”
He added that members can go to the Speaker’s chamber and discuss their concerns. However, he alleged that when members go to the chamber, an atmosphere is created as if the Speaker’s security itself is under threat.
“Nothing could be more unfortunate than this. What kind of system do they want?” Shah questioned.
He continued, saying that the position of the Speaker has been placed above party lines and is meant to function as a neutral mediator. However, questions are now being raised about the very person entrusted with this mediating role.
“For 75 years, both Houses of Parliament have strengthened the foundations of our democracy to great depths. Today, however, the Opposition has raised a serious question mark over it,” he added.
Visibly angered, Amit Shah said, “Parliament runs according to rules. Everyone speaks according to the rules. No one has the right to disobey Parliament’s rules and speak.”
“To those who say this is happening because of the BJP, let me tell them that these rules were not formed during our time; they have continued since Nehru ji’s era,” he added.
The Home Minister further stated that he is ready to debate that “Congress has broken Parliament’s rules many times”.
He further remarked that the “spirit and the long-standing tradition” of the House are based on “mutual trust,” adding that the House functions on the “basis of trust between the ruling side and the Opposition,” and that for both sides, the Speaker of the House acts as the custodian of its functioning.
He further stated that members can raise issues related to rights within the established rules of the House.
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