Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla defends House rulings after removal motion debate

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla defended his actions in the House. He stated parliamentary rules apply to all members. Maintaining the institution's dignity sometimes requires firm decisions. Birla addressed concerns about impartiality and microphone control. He explained that presiding officers do not control microphones directly. Decisions were made to protect Parliament's dignity. The Speaker thanked members for their views.