In a report, “Opposition MPs submit notice seeking removal of LS Speaker” (Inside pages, February 11), a sentence was: “Under Article 94C of the Constitution, the Speaker can be removed from office by resolution passed by the House through a simple majority.” The procedure to remove the Speaker is through effective majority, which is absolute majority of the effective strength of the House (total strength minus the number of vacant seats). Article 94(C) says: “may be removed from his office by a resolution of the House of the People by a majority of the then members of the House….” Published – February 12, 2026 12:32 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Karnataka Revenue Department makes plea to High Court Kadalukku Oru Kaditham: When the sea waits for letters