Lok Sabha Speaker

September 14, 2026 12:15 AM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extends greetings on Ganesh Chaturthi

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday extended greetings to the people on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi, describing the festival as a sacred occasion dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the bestower of auspiciousness. LS Speaker Birla prayed for Lord Ganesha's blessings to remove obstacles and difficulties from everyone's lives and bring happiness, peace, prosperity and good health. He said the divine blessings of Lord Ganesha should infuse renewed energy into the nation's res...

September 7, 2026 6:36 PM

33 per cent reservation to open new avenues for women’s political leadership: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said the 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies would open new avenues for women’s political leadership and help bring a new generation of women leaders into public life. LS Speaker Birla was speaking after inaugurating a two-day All-India Capacity Building Workshop on “Gender-Responsive Governance”, organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Faridabad. He said women were increasingly making th...

September 3, 2026 10:20 AM

India sincerely desires peace, stability in Myanmar, ready to support national reconciliation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday reaffirmed India’s support for peace, stability and national reconciliation in Myanmar, saying New Delhi is ready to remain a strong and dependable partner in the country’s journey towards strengthening its democratic institutions. LS Speaker Birla made the remarks while welcoming a parliamentary delegation from Myanmar led by Dr Pwint San, Chairperson of the International Relations Committee of the Parliament of Myanmar. The delegation is visiting In...

September 3, 2026 10:18 AM

India-Seychelles ties rooted in centuries-old civilisational bonds: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday said India and Seychelles share an enduring relationship rooted in centuries-old civilisational ties, a vibrant Indian diaspora and strong people-to-people connections. LS Speaker Birla made the remarks during a bilateral parliamentary dialogue with Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles Azarel Yolanda Ernesta and a parliamentary delegation from the island nation at the Parliament House Complex. Congratulating Ernesta on her historic election as ...

August 14, 2026 8:56 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urges youth to uphold democratic values, contribute to Viksit Bharat

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday extended greetings to the people of the country on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day and called upon the youth to uphold constitutional and democratic values while contributing to the nation's development. In his Independence Day message, LS Speaker Birla paid tribute to the countless freedom fighters who dedicated their lives to securing India's independence and said the country, nearly eight decades after gaining freedom, must now work with a renewe...

August 13, 2026 7:50 PM

India, Kenya share millennia-old ties: LS Speaker Om Birla

India and Kenya share historical and multifaceted relations dating back thousands of years, with regular high-level engagements further strengthening bilateral ties, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Thursday. LS Speaker Birla made the remarks during a meeting with Speaker of Kenya’s National Assembly Moses M. Wetang’ula at the Parliament House Complex in New Delhi. The Kenyan parliamentary delegation is currently on a bilateral visit to India. Recalling his earlier interaction with Wetan...

August 12, 2026 6:49 PM

‘Ready to answer all questions’: Amit Shah writes to Lok Sabha Speaker for discussion on NEET issue

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to consult Opposition parties and facilitate a discussion in Parliament on the protests by students over the NEET paper leak issue, saying he was ready to remain present in the House and answer all questions raised by the Opposition. In a letter to the Speaker, HM Shah said Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju had already agreed on behalf of the government, during a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee, to ...

August 6, 2026 7:57 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays tribute to G.S. Dhillon on his birth anniversary

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday paid floral tributes to former Lok Sabha Speaker Dr. Gurdial Singh Dhillon on the occasion of his birth anniversary at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh, Members of Parliament, former Members of Parliament, Lok Sabha Secretary-General Utpal Kumar Singh, and other dignitaries also offered floral tributes to the veteran parliamentarian during the commemorative event. Dhillon is remembered as a distinguished pa...

August 4, 2026 6:26 PM

India, Uzbekistan Parliamentary ties get fresh push as Uzbek Foreign Minister meets Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

India and Uzbekistan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a renewed focus on parliamentary cooperation, trade, investment, education and cultural exchanges, during a meeting between Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov at Parliament House on Tuesday. During the meeting, the two leaders held wide-ranging discussions on India-Uzbekistan relations, including parliamentary collaboration, economic cooperation and issues of mu...

July 25, 2026 4:54 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays tribute to Somnath Chatterjee on his birth anniversary

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday paid floral tributes to former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on his birth anniversary at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan, remembering his outstanding contribution to India's parliamentary democracy. Members of Parliament, former Members of Parliament and several dignitaries also offered floral tributes to the veteran parliamentarian during the commemorative event. Lok Sabha Secretary-General Utpal Kumar Singh was among those who paid homage. Bo...