The Congress on Monday (February 9, 2026) claimed that there "is no space for Opposition" in the Lok Sabha and responded to reports that the Opposition may move a motion of no confidence against Speaker Om Birla, saying "wait for action". Asked about reports that Opposition may move motion of no confidence against Speaker Birla, Mr. Venugopal said, "You see what is happening in Parliament. There is no space for Opposition in this house at all," Mr. Venugopal told reporters in Parliament House complex. On whether the Opposition will seek to move such a motion, Mr. Venugopal said "after action you will get to know", and added that the entire Opposition is united. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had told reporters in Parliament House complex that day that it was an "absolute lie" that there was any plan to hurt Modi.

Source: The Hindu February 09, 2026 21:13 UTC