Patna, March 12 (NationPress) Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav stated on Thursday that the no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was predetermined to fail, while he sharply criticized the opposition, especially the Congress party, for what he termed a "decline in political standards."

In response to the motion's dismissal, Yadav expressed that the outcome was anticipated right from the start.

“It was already evident that this would occur. The motion initiated against the Speaker by the Congress party and other opposition members was destined to fail. This highlights a notable decline in political decorum, particularly as the Congress has regressed significantly,” he conveyed to IANS.

Yadav further questioned the rationale behind submitting such a motion, fully aware of the potential outcome.

“You are already aware of what the result will be, yet you move forward with such an action. What is your intention here? A person in a constitutional role deserves respect, no matter their previous party affiliation,” Yadav stated.

He recalled that instances of such actions against the Speaker are rare in India’s parliamentary history.

“To the best of my knowledge, there was a no-confidence motion against the first Lok Sabha Speaker, G.V. Mavalankar. Aside from that, I cannot recall any similar motion being brought against a Speaker. The opposition has not attempted such actions in the past,” he remarked.

Yadav contended that differences with the Speaker should not result in extreme measures like a no-confidence motion.

“Disagreements can exist within Parliament, but why target the Speaker in this manner? What offense has he committed? Has he conspired in any way? The Speaker makes decisions based on his judgment. The House has now rejected the motion, and similar outcomes will occur if such attempts are made again,” he added.

The Lok Sabha dismissed the no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla through a voice vote after nearly 13 hours of discussion. Opposition parties had moved the motion, alleging that the Speaker had failed to maintain the impartiality of the House.

The government strongly refuted these claims during the debate.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the Speaker and condemned the opposition’s initiative, labeling it a regrettable decision in parliamentary politics.

“The Speaker of the Lok Sabha represents not just one party but the entire House, safeguarding the rights of all members. Proposing a no-confidence motion against the Speaker cannot be deemed a courageous act,” HM Shah stated.

He emphasized that members from both the treasury and opposition benches participated in the discussions prior to the motion's rejection.

“This is not a common occurrence. A no-confidence motion against a Speaker has not happened in nearly four decades,” the Home Minister noted.

HM Shah also underscored that questioning the Speaker’s integrity poses broader implications for democratic institutions.

“The Lok Sabha stands as India’s largest democratic forum, holding credibility both domestically and internationally. When the integrity of its leader is put into question, it casts doubt on our democratic processes,” he concluded.