Om Birla appeals to political parties to cooperate in ensuring smooth functioning of House during Budget Session

January 21, 2026 10:34 PM

Om Birla appeals to political parties to cooperate in ensuring smooth functioning of House during Budget Session

Ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday appealed to leaders and Members of all political parties to cooperate in ensuring the smooth functioning of the House, cautioning against “planned disruptions” that undermine democratic functioning. Addressing a press conference after the conclusion of the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) in Lucknow, Birla said frequent disruptions cause the greatest loss to citizens and weaken public f...

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calls for standardised, technology-driven legislative functioning

January 20, 2026 10:18 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calls for standardised, technology-driven legislative functioning

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday reiterated the need to set common standards in the functioning of legislative institutions, emphasising excellence, innovation and the effective use of technology to strengthen democratic governance. Addressing plenary deliberations on the second day of the 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference (AIPOC) in Lucknow, Birla said healthy competition among State Legislatures on parameters such as efficiency, transparency and innovation would improve leg...