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November 28, 2025 5:48 PM

Om Birla pays tribute to G. V. Mavalankar, first Speaker of Lok Sabha, on his birth anniversary

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday paid floral tributes to Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar, the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his birth anniversary. Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh, Members of Parliament, former MPs, Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha Utpal Kumar Singh, and other dignitaries also participated in the tribute ceremony. Mavalankar, born on November 27, 1888, in Baroda (present-day Gujarat), played a seminal role in shaping In...

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...

November 23, 2025 9:18 AM

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to LS Speaker Om Birla, praises his ‘tireless’ service for nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed his birthday greetings to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, praising his "tireless" efforts toward making parliamentary proceedings "productive" and "people-centric". Birla, a senior BJP leader, was born to Shrikrishna Birla and Shakuntala Devi in a Marwari Hindu family. He earned his master's degree in commerce from Government Commerce College in Kota and Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University in Ajmer. He currently serves as the 18th Speaker of the L...

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...