India, Feb. 10 -- The Opposition on Tuesday submitted a no-confidence motion for the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla from office, amid continued disruptions of the Lower House.

In the notice submitted by Congress leaders K Suresh, Gaurav Gogoi and Md Javed to Lok Sabha secretary general Utpal Kumar Singh, the Opposition accused Birla of behaving in a "blatantly partisan manner" while conducting the business of the House.

The leaders highlighted that the Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is "almost invariably not allowed to speak", while also mentioning the suspensions of eight Opposition MPs from the Lok Sabha.

The notice also referenced Speaker Om Birla's remarks after the adoption of Motion of Thanks to the President's Address,...