'Never happened in seven decades of Parliament': Tharoor accuses Speaker Om Birla of being biased

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor launched a sharp attack on the Modi government during the Budget Session, accusing Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla of bias and unfair conduct. Tharoor alleged that his microphone was switched off and claimed such incidents have “never happened in seven decades of Parliament.” His remarks came amid opposition comments on a no-confidence motion against the Speaker, triggering fresh debate over parliamentary neutrality, freedom of speech, and democratic norms. Watch the full details of Shashi Tharoor’s fiery speech and the political reactions it sparked.