India, March 11 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, accusing it of questioning the very foundation of India's democracy by bringing a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla.

"Constitution has given the role of a mediator to the Speaker. You cast suspicions on the mediator. In 75 years, both the Houses have made the foundation of our democracy deeper than 'paatal'. Opposition has questioned the reputation of that deep foundation," he said.

The no-confidence motion moved by Opposition parties against Birla was later rejected by a voice vote in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday evening.

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