Removal Motions Against Lok Sabha Speakers Since 1954

The Opposition moved a no-confidence motion against the Lok Sabha Speaker during the Budget Session over alleged procedural conduct. The development has brought focus on the constitutional provisions governing the Speaker’s office and removal process.

Speaker of the Lok Sabha & Removal Process:

Dimension	Key Details
Current Speaker	Om Birla first elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2024
Election	Elected by the Lok Sabha from among its members on a date fixed by the President
Tenure	Holds office for the life of the Lok Sabha and continues until the new House meets after dissolution
Key Powers	Maintains order, interprets rules, decides on Money Bills, adjudicates under Tenth Schedule and exercises casting vote in case of tie
Constitutional Basis for Removal	Article 94(c) provides for removal by resolution passed by effective majority of the House
Other Vacancy Provisions	Article 94(a) vacates office if ceases to be MP; Article 94(b) allows resignation to Deputy Speaker
Notice Requirement	Requires written notice at least 14 days before moving the resolution
Admission Condition	At least 50 members must stand in support for admission of the motion
Discussion & Voting	Resolution taken up within 10 days of admission and requires effective majority of total membership
Speaker’s Position During Motion	Continues in office until resolution is passed and may participate in proceedings
Voting Restriction	Speaker may vote in first instance but does not have casting vote in removal motion
Historical Precedent	No Lok Sabha Speaker has been successfully removed through a removal motion