Lok Sabha Speaker Denies Microphone Control Allegations
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla dismissed allegations that presiding officers have the ability to turn off microphones of members raising issues in the House. Birla emphasized the procedure is controlled by directives from the Chair and insisted no such remote control or switch exists.
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On Monday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla strongly dismissed allegations that presiding officers possess the ability to turn off microphones of members raising issues in the House.
Birla refuted claims by some members that their microphones are muted when they stand to speak, calling these accusations a serious concern that needed to be addressed by the House.
He further clarified that microphones operate based on directives from the Chair, and asserted that no one in his position has access to a remote control or switch for turning off mics.
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