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Can Lok Sabha Speaker Be 'Impeached'? Understanding the Removal Process

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. (Image: PTI)

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News18•09-02-2026, 13:18

Can Lok Sabha Speaker Be 'Impeached'? Understanding the Removal Process

•Opposition plans no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla over alleged partisan conduct.
•The Constitution provides for removal of Speaker via a House resolution under Article 94(c), not 'impeachment'.
•Removal process requires a 14-day notice, supported by minimum members, and a majority of the total Lok Sabha membership (272 votes).
•During consideration, the Speaker does not preside; the Deputy Speaker or a President-appointed member takes charge.
•Historically, no Lok Sabha Speaker has ever been removed through this mechanism, highlighting its difficulty.

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