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January 16, 2026 10:32 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 Com...

December 2, 2025 3:47 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 reconve...

November 26, 2025 4:33 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. ...

November 26, 2025 4:06 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 Bir...

November 26, 2025 12:36 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...

November 4, 2025 9:40 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. Address...

October 30, 2025 8:12 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 ...

October 14, 2025 8:55 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 ceremon...

October 10, 2025 10:42 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 I...

September 26, 2025 10:19 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 G...