NEW DELHI, February 6, 2026 — A political firestorm is brewing in India’s Lok Sabha, as accusations fly between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress party over decorum and alleged threats to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The dispute centers on events during a recent parliamentary session and the Speaker’s justification for advising the Prime Minister to skip his address.
Parliamentary Clash: Accusations of Disruption and Political Maneuvering
A heated exchange of letters between women MPs from the BJP and Congress highlights a deepening rift within India’s parliament.
- Women BJP MPs have accused opposition members of “heinous acts” during a parliamentary debate.
- Congress MPs allege the Speaker acted under pressure from the ruling party to justify the Prime Minister’s absence.
- The controversy stems from the Speaker’s claim of receiving information about a potential disruption during the Prime Minister’s address.
- Both parties have exchanged letters outlining their grievances and demanding action.
What exactly happened in the Lok Sabha, and why is it causing such a stir? The core of the issue revolves around the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address on February 4, 2026. BJP lawmakers claim opposition MPs engaged in disruptive behavior, even climbing onto the Speaker’s table and surrounding the Prime Minister’s seat.
BJP Alleges Unruly Conduct
In a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, BJP women MPs praised his efforts to maintain order but strongly condemned the opposition’s actions. They detailed what they described as an unprecedented level of disruption, including tearing up papers and throwing them towards the Speaker. The letter further alleged that opposition members crossed into the Treasury benches, the area reserved for government ministers.
Congress Counters with Claims of Bias
The Congress party vehemently denies the accusations, claiming the Speaker is unfairly siding with the ruling party. Women Congress MPs responded with their own letter to Birla, accusing him of acting under pressure to justify Prime Minister Modi’s decision not to deliver his reply to the Motion of Thanks. They argue the Prime Minister’s absence wasn’t due to any genuine threat, but rather a “fear” of facing the opposition.
The Speaker’s initial statement that he received “concrete information” about a planned disruption by Congress members is at the heart of the dispute. Congress MPs have labeled these allegations as baseless and a deliberate attempt to discredit the opposition.
Suspensions and Further Accusations
The escalating tensions are compounded by recent parliamentary suspensions. Congress MPs point to the suspension of eight INDIA bloc members as evidence of bias, while also criticizing what they describe as lenient treatment of a BJP MP who allegedly made “vulgar and obscene” remarks about former prime ministers.
The Congress letter emphasized their commitment to constitutional values and peaceful protest, stating, “We are Members of Parliament from the Indian National Congress, a party that stands for love, peace, constitutional values, and human dignity. We do not believe in violence and intimidation.”
The situation underscores the increasingly fractious nature of Indian politics and raises questions about the impartiality of the Speaker’s office. Both parties are calling for transparency and accountability as the dispute continues to unfold.
