Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

September 3, 2026 7:24 PM

President Murmu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extend Janmashtami greetings

President Droupadi Murmu and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday extended greetings to the people on the eve of Janmashtami, highlighting the timeless teachings of Lord Shri Krishna and calling for a commitment to truth, righteousness, harmony and service. In her message, President Murmu extended her heartfelt greetings and best wishes to Indians in the country and abroad on the auspicious occasion. The President said the life and teachings of Lord Shri Krishna have enriched India's cultura...

August 7, 2026 12:00 PM

“You don’t want the house to function”: Om Birla criticises opposition for stalling Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday appealed to Opposition members to allow the House to function as protests over the alleged NEET paper leak and the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple continued in the House. Despite his appeal, the protests persisted, forcing the Lok Sabha to be adjourned till 12 noon. Addressing the House, Birla urged members to uphold parliamentary decorum and said democracy could be strengthened through discussion and dialogue. "The entire world, not just Indi...

July 29, 2026 12:55 PM

CWG 2026: LS Speaker Om Birla congratulates Harjinder Kaur, Gulveer Singh on winning silver medals

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday congratulated Indian athletes Harjinder Kaur and Gulveer Singh for winning silver medals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and lauded the country's athletes for bringing laurels to the nation. Addressing the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Birla extended his best wishes to the medal winners, their coaches and the entire Indian contingent. "Harjinder Kaur and Gulveer Singh have brought glory to India in the ongoing 23rd Comm...

July 8, 2026 12:54 PM

Nitin Gadkari to inspect Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota today with Om Birla, CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma will inspect the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway on Wednesday to assess the progress of construction work and the condition of the roadway. The inspection will cover the stretch from the Laban Interchange to the Dara Tunnel. Gadkari will travel by road from Delhi to Kota, inspecting the expressway en route. CM Bhajanlal Sharma will arrive at the Laban Interchange by h...

July 7, 2026 7:55 PM

India’s civilisational values remain relevant for peace, harmony: Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said India's civilisational values continue to guide humanity and remain relevant in promoting peace, harmony and ethical living, asserting that the country's spiritual traditions continue to inspire the world. Addressing the gathering at the Pran Pratishtha Mahotsav and Shri Ram Katha at the Shri Ardhanarishwar Temple, Birla said India is the land of an ancient tradition of spirituality, yoga, religion and culture, adding that these traditions have conveye...

June 15, 2026 3:33 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to inaugurate Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026 tomorrow

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will host the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament 2026 in New Delhi from June 15 to 17, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla set to inaugurate the national-level event on June 16. The programme aims to strengthen youth engagement with democratic institutions by providing participants with practical exposure to governance, policymaking and parliamentary procedures. Building on previous editions, the initiative seeks to encourage young citizens to contribute to nat...

May 11, 2026 10:02 PM

India’s approach has shifted from ‘women’s development’ to ‘women-led development’: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said India’s approach to governance and policymaking had evolved from “women’s development” to “women-led development”, while interacting with a delegation of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus of Sri Lanka at Parliament House. The delegation was led by Saroja Savithri Paulraj, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Women and Child Affairs. Birla said India and Sri Lanka shared deep civilisational, cultural and spiritual ties rooted in centuries-old connec...

April 11, 2026 10:14 AM

Prez Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan, others pay floral tributes to Jyotirao Phule at Parliament Complex

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several parliamentarians paid floral tributes to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary at the Parliament Complex on Saturday. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Rajya Sabha J.P. Nadda, Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal, etc., also paid tributes to the social reformer. Jyotirao Phule was a 19th-century In...

March 9, 2026 10:41 AM

Parliament set to resume Budget Session with focus on West Asia situation

Parliament is scheduled to resume the second phase of the 2026 Budget Session on Monday, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar set to deliver a statement in the Lok Sabha on the situation in West Asia. The statement, titled "The Situation in West Asia", will cover recent developments in the region following the February 28 joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes that resulted in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Iran's retaliatory missile and drone attacks on U.S...

March 3, 2026 9:07 PM

President Droupadi Murmu greets people on Holi eve

President Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday, greeted fellow citizens on the eve of Holi, saying that the festival is a symbol of unity in diversity. In a message, the President said, "On the joyous occasion of Holi, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all Indians living in India and abroad." Holi is a festival of joy and celebration that conveys the message of social harmony. The festival spreads love and hope in the society and strengthens the spirit of social cohesion, President Mur...