Lok Sabha Speaker

April 30, 2026 9:39 PM

President Murmu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extend greetings on eve of Buddha Purnima

President Droupadi Murmu and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday extended warm greetings to the nation on the eve of Buddha Purnima, highlighting the enduring relevance of Lord Buddha’s teachings in today’s world. In her message, President Murmu conveyed her heartfelt wishes to citizens and followers of Bhagwan Buddha across the globe. She noted that the auspicious occasion marks the significant events of Bhagwan Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana. Emphasizing his timel...

April 29, 2026 7:22 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calls for collective action on sustainable conservation, highlights role of communities in Uttarakhand

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday called for a coordinated and proactive approach involving all stakeholders to ensure sustainable development and ecological balance, stressing that community participation and traditional knowledge systems are key to tackling climate change. Addressing representatives of Van Panchayats, Panchayati Raj Institutions, and Urban Local Bodies at the Dr. Raghunandan Singh Tolia Administrative Academy in Nainital, Birla said grassroots institutions play a crucia...

April 24, 2026 9:59 AM

LS Speaker Om Birla calls for inclusive, value-based education; urges youth to drive nation-building and democracy

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday underscored the need for inclusive, value-based education, stating that learning should go beyond employment and serve as a tool for social responsibility, character-building, and nation-building. Addressing students at the annual day ceremony of University of Delhi's (DU) Kirori Mal College, LS Speaker Birla said education must align with the broader national vision and ensure that development reaches the last person in society. He urged young people to a...

April 10, 2026 10:55 PM

Greater role for women, public participation key to people-centric governance: LS Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday underscored the importance of increasing women’s participation in governance, stating that greater representation would bring enhanced sensitivity to policymaking and make it more people-centric. Addressing the valedictory session of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone VII Conference, Birla said Indian women are excelling across sectors such as business, education and science, and their growing role should be reflected in leg...

April 9, 2026 7:52 PM

LS Speaker Om Birla urges lawmakers to rise above politics, focus on public welfare

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Thursday called on lawmakers to rise above personal and political considerations and serve people with integrity, stressing that public representatives must work diligently to fulfil the aspirations of citizens. Inaugurating the first CPA India Region Zone VII Conference in Goa, Birla underscored that elected representatives carry the responsibility of translating public expectations into concrete actions while strengthening democratic institutions through transpar...

April 4, 2026 11:37 AM

Census 2027: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla completes digital self-enumeration

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday participated in the first phase of Census 2027 by completing his self-enumeration at his official residence in New Delhi. Describing the exercise as a milestone in governance, LS Speaker Birla said the national census heralds a “new era,” with the entire process being conducted digitally for the first time in the country’s history. He noted that the system allows citizens to independently record their household details through a platform designed to be...

March 13, 2026 6:45 PM

NXT Conclave 2026 emerging as key global platform for policy dialogue: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday said the NXT Conclave 2026 is emerging as an important platform for policy discussions, innovation and international cooperation. Birla made the remarks while meeting a delegation of parliamentarians, industry leaders and thought leaders from more than 30 countries who are attending the conclave in New Delhi. The delegation called on the Speaker at Parliament House. Welcoming the participants, Birla said global parliamentary dialogue plays an important role...

March 12, 2026 10:53 PM

Freedom of speech in Parliament subject to rules: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that while Members of Parliament enjoy freedom of speech in the House, it is subject to the Constitution and the rules governing parliamentary proceedings. Addressing the House a day after the debate on a resolution seeking his removal from office, Birla emphasised that no Member has the privilege to speak outside the framework of parliamentary rules. “Freedom of speech in Parliament is guaranteed, but it is subject to the Constitution and the rule...

March 12, 2026 4:16 PM

‘Rich in facts, outlines importance of parliamentary traditions’: PM Modi praises Amit Shah’s Lok Sabha speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his speech in the Lok Sabha a day earlier, saying it highlighted the importance of parliamentary traditions and the need for collective efforts for the country’s progress. HM Shah had strongly defended Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and criticised the opposition for bringing a notice seeking his removal from the Chair. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “A fine speech by Home Minister Shri Amitbhai Shah. H...

March 11, 2026 10:42 PM

Lok Sabha rejects no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla; Amit Shah criticises opposition, LoP

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday rejected a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla by a voice vote after nearly 13 hours of debate, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly defending the Speaker and criticising the opposition’s conduct in the House. Replying to the discussion, HM Shah said the motion was an “unfortunate incident for parliamentary politics”, noting that a no-confidence motion against a Lok Sabha Speaker had come after nearly four decades. “The Speaker of the Lok Sab...