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February 23, 2026 4:45 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker OM Birla forms Parliamentary Friendship Groups with over 60 nations to strengthen global democratic engagement

In a major push to expand India’s parliamentary diplomacy, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has constituted Parliamentary Friendship Groups with over 60 countries, aiming to deepen engagement between India’s legislature and parliaments across the world. The initiative seeks to complement traditional diplomacy with sustained Parliament-to-Parliament dialogue, enabling lawmakers to directly interact with their counterparts abroad. The Friendship Groups will facilitate exchanges on legislative pract...

February 15, 2026 7:31 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to represent India at swearing-in of Bangladesh’s new government in Dhaka

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Government of Bangladesh led by Tarique Rahman, Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, in Dhaka on February 17, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday. Birla’s participation in the ceremony underscores the deep and enduring friendship between the peoples of India and Bangladesh, reaffirming India's steadfast commitment to the democratic values that bind our two nations, the...

February 4, 2026 2:55 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays tribute to M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday paid floral tributes to former Lok Sabha Speaker M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar on his birth anniversary at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Members of Parliament, former Members of Parliament and Secretary General of the Lok Sabha Utpal Kumar Singh also offered floral tributes on the occasion. Ayyangar was a veteran freedom fighter and a distinguished parliamentarian who played a key role in shaping India’s parli...

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...

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...

January 16, 2026 10:19 PM

Democratic institutions must be transparent, inclusive and accountable: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday said democratic institutions can remain strong and relevant only when they are transparent, inclusive, responsive and accountable to the people, as the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) concluded in the national capital. Delivering the valedictory address at the three-day conference, Birla said transparency builds public trust through openness in decision-making, while inclusivity ensures that every voice - partic...

December 2, 2025 3:38 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned amid continued opposition protests

The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Tuesday after repeated disruptions by opposition MPs demanding an immediate discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories. The House, which reconvened at 2 pm after two earlier adjournments, was forced to adjourn again within minutes as opposition members entered the well, raising slogans. The Lok Sabha had earlier functioned for only brief periods during the day, with Question Hour and routine...

November 26, 2025 4:25 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla calls UPSC a pillar of nation-building

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday described the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as a key pillar of nation-building anchored in merit and integrity. He was speaking at the inaugural session of the UPSC’s Shatabdi Sammelan in New Delhi. Birla said the Commission’s 100-year journey represents a defining chapter in India’s democratic and administrative evolution. “Rooted in merit, transparency and ethical values, the UPSC has inspired millions of young Indians to dedicate thems...

November 26, 2025 3:58 PM

PM Modi shares article highlighting Constitution’s role in shaping Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article written by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla that reflects on the evolution of India’s Constitution and its role in guiding the country toward becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Responding to Birla’s post on X, the Prime Minister said that the article explains how the Constitution was shaped by the Constituent Assembly and enriched by the aspirations of millions of Indians. In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said, “In thi...

November 26, 2025 12:28 PM

Connecting youth with soul of democracy is need of the hour: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Constitution Day

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said that connecting the youth with the core values of the Constitution is essential for strengthening India’s democracy. He was speaking at a Constitution Day event at Manipal University in Jaipur. Birla said the Constitution is not just a legal document but a guide to India’s national character, built on the principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity. He stressed that young people must understand these values and reflect them in their co...