Om Birla Steps Down from Speaker's Chair Amid No-Confidence Motion

• Om Birla will not preside over the Lok Sabha until the no-confidence motion against him is resolved.
• He believes it's ethically necessary for the matter to be resolved quickly after the opposition expressed no confidence.
• Birla conveyed his decision to opposition leaders and will not change it, even at the request of ruling or opposition camps.
• The no-confidence motion, brought by Congress under Article 94(C), alleges biased behavior towards the opposition.
• 120 opposition MPs signed the motion, citing less speaking time for opposition members and inaction against objectionable remarks by BJP MPs.