Lok Sabha Speaker

November 4, 2025 9:33 AM

World drawn to invest in India owing to its strong democratic foundations: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said that the world is increasingly looking to invest in India, attracted by its strong and vibrant democratic foundations and rapid economic progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the 125th Anniversary Celebrations of the Bharat Chamber of Commerce in Kolkata, held under the theme “INDIA@100: An Age of a New Dawn,” Birla said India’s robust democracy, policy stability, and investor-friendly reforms have positioned th...

October 30, 2025 8:05 PM

Rule of law with effective enforcement key to economic growth: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday underscored that the rule of law, supported by effective enforcement, is crucial for driving economic growth and achieving the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. He was addressing officers of the 77 RR Batch of the Indian Police Service (IPS) during the inauguration of a two-day Appreciation Course organized by the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE). Birla stressed that the laws and policies framed by the legislature can ...

October 14, 2025 8:49 PM

India-Mongolia ties based on principles of ‘Democracy, Dharma, and Development’: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday welcomed Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and his delegation at the Parliament in New Delhi, underscoring the deep-rooted bonds between the two democracies. The visiting delegation was received with ceremonial warmth at Makar Dwar and given a tour of the Parliament complex. They admired the architectural grandeur, cultural heritage, and democratic vibrancy embodied in the new Parliament Building. During bilateral discussions, Birla highlighted that 20...

October 10, 2025 10:37 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visits Barbados National Assembly; strengthens ties with commonwealth nations

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla led the Indian Parliamentary Delegation (IPD) on a formal visit to the National Assembly of Barbados, on the sidelines of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in Bridgetown, marking a significant moment in India’s parliamentary diplomacy. Birla and the Indian delegation were warmly received by Arthur Holder, Speaker of the House of Assembly of Barbados. The discussions between Indian and Barbadian lawmakers focused on strengthening mutual cooperation...

September 26, 2025 10:15 PM

Clear, precise legislative drafting vital to avoid judicial intervention: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday underscored the critical importance of clarity and precision in legislative drafting, stating that any ambiguity or “grey area” in a law increases the scope for judicial intervention. Speaking at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) in Chandigarh, Birla called for simple, welfare-oriented, and unambiguous drafting of laws to ensure effective governance and minimize unnecessary judicial interference. “Legislative drafting...

August 26, 2025 10:44 PM

Bhubaneswar to host National Conference on Welfare of SCs and STs; Lok Sabha Speaker to inaugurate

Bhubaneswar is set to host a two-day National Conference of Chairpersons of Committees on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes on August 29–30. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the conference, along with an exhibition and the release of a souvenir. Speaker of the Odisha Legislative Assembly, Surama Padhy, will deliver the welcome address, while Deputy Speaker Bhabani Shankar Bhoi will propose the vote of thanks. More than 120 delegates, including Chairperson...

August 25, 2025 11:43 AM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to lead Indian delegation at 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will lead an Indian Parliamentary Delegation to the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC), scheduled to be held in Bridgetown, Barbados, from October 5 to 12, 2025. In this regard, Birla chaired an inter-ministerial briefing meeting at Parliament House on Sunday, where officers from various ministries briefed the Presiding Officers of Legislative Bodies from across India about the conference’s agenda and events. The delegation will include Rajya Sabha De...

August 18, 2025 1:07 PM

If you try to destroy govt property, I will have to take some decisive decisions: LS Speaker Om Birla warns opposition MPs

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday issued a stern warning to opposition MPs protesting over the special intensive revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar and other issues, urging them to refrain from damaging government property. Addressing the House, Birla said, "If you ask questions with the same force with which you are shouting slogans, it will be beneficial for the people of the country. The people have not sent you to destroy government property, and I request you and warn you that no member...

July 21, 2025 2:19 PM

Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till 2pm

The Lok Sabha was adjourned until 2 PM on Monday following uproar by Opposition MPs demanding a discussion on the recent Pahalgam terror attack and the government’s response through Operation Sindoor. The House convened at 11 AM but was first adjourned until noon after Opposition members disrupted proceedings, insisting on a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the developments surrounding the attack and Operation Sindoor. Expressing his disappointment at the disruptions, Lo...

July 4, 2025 2:09 AM

Frequent disruptions in Parliament have significantly reduced: LS Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that the 18th Lok Sabha has seen higher productivity and more meaningful debate due to a clear decline in frequent disruptions. Speaking at the inaugural session of the first national conference of the heads of urban local bodies from States and Union Territories in Manesar, Haryana, Birla said that democracy thrives on dialogue, patience, and thoughtful discussion. He urged local bodies to adopt similar practices to strengthen governance at the grass...