Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

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...

February 17, 2026 9:25 PM

India’s Lok Sabha Speaker Represents India at Bangladesh PM’s Swearing-In

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday represented India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s new government led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, extending congratulations on behalf of the people of India, according to an official statement. The Lok Sabha speaker met Rahman in Dhaka and handed over a personal letter from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, conveying an invitation to the newly elected Bangladeshi leader to visit India at the earliest convenience. During the interactio...

July 5, 2025 6:59 PM

India’s healthcare system accessible, affordable and innovative: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday underlined India’s growing stature as a global hub for pharmaceuticals and medical research, while reaffirming that the country’s healthcare system remains qualitative, accessible and affordable. Speaking at the inauguration of the 7th Annual International Conference of the Innovative Physicians Forum — IPF MEDICON 2025 — in New Delhi, Birla said India’s medical infrastructure and service delivery have significantly improved, making healthcare mo...

June 10, 2025 10:01 AM

India’s youth driving innovation and nation-building: Speaker Om Birla at IIT Jodhpur

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday emphasized the pivotal role of Indian youth in shaping the nation’s progress, stating that India is emerging as a global leader in addressing contemporary challenges through the strength of its young talent and technological innovation. Speaking at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jodhpur, Birla lauded the contribution of India’s youth in propelling social, economic, and technological advancement, and urged them to continue harnessing cutting-ed...

May 19, 2025 2:54 PM

Om Birla inaugurates Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra in Kota, distributes assistive devices to differently abled

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) in Kota, Rajasthan, and distributed assistive devices to differently abled beneficiaries, bringing smiles and a renewed sense of hope to many. Addressing the gathering, Birla said, "The launch of the Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra in Kota will significantly benefit persons with disabilities. These assistive devices will not only enhance their mobility but also help them lead more self-reliant lives. They ...

April 17, 2025 2:08 PM

Lok Sabha speaker unveils roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047, advocates inclusive and sustainable growth model

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday outlined a comprehensive roadmap for achieving the national vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047, calling for a sustainable, inclusive, and innovation-driven development model. Addressing the 120th Anniversary Celebrations of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in the capital, Birla underlined the pivotal role of industry and commerce in realising India’s aspirations of becoming a fully developed nation. He emphasised that the...

April 9, 2025 8:53 PM

Over 600 Uzbek students learning Hindi, says Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, during his visit to Uzbekistan, appreciated the deep interest shown by Uzbek scholars in Indian languages and culture. Interacting with Indologists, teachers, and students at the Lal Bahadur Shastri School in Tashkent, Birla highlighted the scholars' contributions in strengthening the historic ties between India and Uzbekistan through their literary, academic, and research work in Indian languages such as Hindi and Sanskrit. According to an official statement, Birla ...

April 8, 2025 10:01 PM

New India a ‘Land of Opportunities’ with rapid reforms: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said that New India has emerged as a "Land of Opportunities" due to rapid reforms across various sectors, particularly in healthcare, education, and technology. He was addressing Indian students at the Samarkand Medical University during his visit to Uzbekistan as head of the Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) for the 150th Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). According to an official statement, Birla said that national initiatives such as Ay...