Rahul Gandhi Questions Speaker Birla's Deference to PM Modi

In a heated exchange in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi questioned Speaker Om Birla for bowing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Birla explained that it was a tradition to bow to elders, prompting Gandhi to stress the Speaker's paramount role and call for fairness in the House.

In a heated moment in the Lok Sabha, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi questioned Speaker Om Birla on Monday, asking why he bowed before Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The exchange occurred during a debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address.

Speaker Birla defended his actions, stating that bowing to elders is a tradition he maintains, whether in personal or public life. Gandhi, however, insisted that the Speaker is the highest authority in the House and should command respect without deference to others. The exchange sparked an uproar among treasury benches, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah labeling Gandhi's comments as an allegation against the Chair.

Birla emphasized that his cultural practices dictated his actions, while Gandhi called for fairness and highlighted the Speaker's ultimate authority in the Lok Sabha, stating that all members, including the Opposition, should respect and bow to the Speaker.

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