Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla, Rajnath Singh extend greetings on Jagannath Rath Yatra

July 16, 2026 10:05 AM

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla, Rajnath Singh extend greetings on Jagannath Rath Yatra

Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended greetings to the nation on the sacred occasion of the Jagannath Rath Yatra.   Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla described the Jagannath Rath Yatra as a living symbol of India's Sanatan cultural traditions and a unique confluence of faith, spirituality and public welfare.   In a post on X, he said, "On the sacred occasion of the Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra Mahotsav, heartfelt best wishes to all countrymen. The Rath Ya...

Legislatures are ‘schools of democracy’, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at Rajasthan Assembly’s 75th anniversary event

July 15, 2026 4:51 PM

Legislatures are ‘schools of democracy’, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at Rajasthan Assembly’s 75th anniversary event

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday described legislatures as "schools of democracy" where lawmakers learn the values of dialogue, discipline, consensus and public service, asserting that democracy is sustained not merely by constitutional provisions but by public trust, dignity and a spirit of service.   Addressing the inaugural session of 'Legislative Pride Journey: A Gathering of Former and Current Members', organised as part of the Amrit Mahotsav celebrations marking the 75th annivers...

Quality healthcare must reach the last person in society: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

July 13, 2026 11:03 AM

Quality healthcare must reach the last person in society: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday stressed the need to ensure that quality and affordable healthcare reaches every citizen, saying that the government and the private sector must work together to strengthen the country's healthcare system, medical research and innovation. Speaking after inaugurating Ashoka Health City in Nashik, Maharashtra, LS Speaker Birla said healthcare should be accessible to the last person in society and called for greater collaboration between public and private inst...

Vice President, PM Modi and Union Ministers pay tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary

July 6, 2026 4:57 PM

Vice President, PM Modi and Union Ministers pay tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and several Union Ministers on Monday paid tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary, remembering his contributions as an educationist, statesman, political leader and champion of national unity. PM Modi also penned an op-ed on Mookerjee's life, highlighting his contributions as Vice-Chancellor, Union Minister and political leader. The Prime Minister emphasised Mookerjee's rol...

LS Speaker Om Birla urges constructive debate in legislatures, says leadership is built on ideas, not disruptions

July 5, 2026 2:09 PM

LS Speaker Om Birla urges constructive debate in legislatures, says leadership is built on ideas, not disruptions

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday called for meaningful democratic dialogue and constructive legislative functioning, asserting that leadership is built through facts, reason and ideas rather than sloganeering, disruptions or legislative deadlocks. Addressing the valedictory session of a two-day Orientation Programme for Members of the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly, LS Speaker Birla said legislatures must remain forums for discussion, deliberation and solutions, where debates contr...

Yoga is a powerful means of maintaining mental peace and emotional balance: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

June 21, 2026 11:32 AM

Yoga is a powerful means of maintaining mental peace and emotional balance: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday led a special yoga session with Members of Parliament in the Parliament House Complex on the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, emphasizing that yoga is a powerful tool for maintaining mental peace, patience, emotional balance and a disciplined lifestyle. Addressing MPs and participants after the session, Speaker Birla said yoga represents India’s timeless civilisational heritage and offers humanity a pathway to health, harmony and inner peace...

Maharana Pratap’s legacy continues to inspire nation-building and patriotism: LS Speaker Om Birla

June 17, 2026 12:26 PM

Maharana Pratap’s legacy continues to inspire nation-building and patriotism: LS Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday paid tribute to Maharana Pratap, describing the legendary Mewar ruler's life as an unparalleled example of patriotism, sacrifice, courage, and the relentless struggle for freedom that continues to inspire generations of Indians. Addressing a commemorative event in Udaipur dedicated to Maharana Pratap's life and legacy, LS Speaker Birla said the historic land of Mewar has given the world a timeless message of valour, self-respect, and unwavering commitment t...

LS Speaker Om Birla congratulates PM Modi on historic milestone, says his leadership has defined an era

June 10, 2026 4:09 PM

LS Speaker Om Birla congratulates PM Modi on historic milestone, says his leadership has defined an era

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister, describing the achievement as a defining moment in the country's democratic journey and a milestone that will be remembered for generations. PM Modi completed 4,399 consecutive days in office, surpassing the record held by India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who served 4,398 consecutive days after the country's first general elections. In a ...

Public participation, entrepreneurship and innovation key to Viksit Bharat 2047: LS Speaker Om Birla

June 8, 2026 10:18 AM

Public participation, entrepreneurship and innovation key to Viksit Bharat 2047: LS Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday said that the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 can only be achieved through public participation, innovation, entrepreneurship and collective resolve, stressing that economic growth and nation-building must advance together to ensure inclusive development. Addressing the National Conclave of the Maheshwari community on the theme ‘Maheshwaris & the Making of Viksit Bharat 2047’ in New Delhi, Birla said India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation...

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays floral tributes to Veer Savarkar on birth anniversary

May 28, 2026 2:30 PM

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla pays floral tributes to Veer Savarkar on birth anniversary

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday paid floral tributes to Swatantryaveer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on the occasion of his birth anniversary. Several Union Ministers, Members of Parliament and former MPs also paid homage to Veer Savarkar during the commemorative event. Among those present were Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilisers Shri J.P. Nadda, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rij...