Opposition MPs Consider Section 152 Debate to Censure Government

At 1:50 p.m. on October 29, 2026, at Parliament, People's Party list-MP Rangsiman Rome gave an interview regarding reports that opposition parties would submit a request for a general debate without voting under Section 152 of the Constitution to censure the government, which survived a no-confidence debate under Section 151 earlier in December.

He stated he is only responsible for the Section 151 no-confidence debate scheduled for December 7–11. However, the roughly one-month window remaining could be used to scrutinize other issues and emerging crises. He could not confirm whether that period would be used to open a Section 152 general debate, as that falls under the opposition chief whip's coordination committee.

"Several MPs feel that timeframe should allow Parliament to discuss other important matters, but I don't yet know if it will reach the point of filing a Section 152 debate," Rangsiman said.

Pressed on the likelihood, he said if filed in time it is feasible because the prime minister's and ministers' schedules are already known. He believes it can be done because Section 152 differs from Section 151: the latter requires specific charges, while the former lets MPs grill the government on overall administration and bring public grievances to the floor.

"Some colleagues are genuinely interested in filing, but I stress I cannot say whether it will go that far since I'm not in that process. People's Party MPs are keen to file; other parties I don't know about," he added.

Asked if this reflects a People's Party decision, Rangsiman said he is not in the loop and does not know if talks with other opposition parties have occurred, but believes the timeframe allows action. He reiterated he cannot confirm whether discussions with other parties have taken place.