A no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, led by Rahul Gandhi, will be debated on March 9, reviving a 1954 precedent where Nehru defended parliamentary dignity over party loyalty.

A no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, will be debated on March 9, reigniting scrutiny of a 1954 precedent when Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru defended Speaker G.V. Mavalankar. Nehru urged MPs to prioritize Parliament’s dignity over party loyalty, stating they were not bound by party whips and should act on conscience. He criticized the move as undignified and rooted in outdated British practices, warning it undermined institutional integrity. The current debate echoes that historic moment, highlighting ongoing tensions over parliamentary independence and the role of the Speaker.