PM Modi defends Speaker Birla amid no-confidence motion over alleged bias.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly backed Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla ahead of a no-confidence motion, praising him as impartial, patient, and committed to constitutional values. Speaking in Birla’s hometown of Kota, Modi highlighted his ability to manage disruptive MPs with dignity, likening his leadership to a calm teacher. The motion, backed by 118 opposition members, challenges Birla’s neutrality, citing procedural disputes and speech restrictions. The government has issued a three-line whip to ensure BJP MPs attend key sessions, signaling a high-stakes parliamentary showdown during the Budget Session’s second phase.