New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- Following the submission of a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla by opposition MPs, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday alleged that Congress members entered the Speaker's chamber and verbally abused him.

Speaking to reporters, Rijiju said the Speaker was "deeply hurt" by the incident and that he had personally spoken to him. He also referred to a dispute in the House regarding speaking permissions. He said that after the Speaker issued a ruling, it was allegedly not followed. He claimed that Rahul Gandhi stated he did not need anyone's permission to speak and would speak as he wished.

"As I said, the Speaker is very hurt. I have even spoken to the Speaker. They (Cong...