Expressing his anguish over the uproar in the Parliament during the recently concluded Monsoon session, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on September 1 said that the members of the Houses must maintain the dignity while sharing their views.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited Srinagar on August 29. Speaking to ANI, Speaker Om Birla said that democracy in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh strengthened due to public participation. "In JandK and Ladakh, democratic processes have been restored. People participated heavily in the Panchayat, Block Development Council (BDC) and District Development Council (DDC) polls. These polls have strengthened the democracy," said Speaker Om Birla.
Lok Sabha Om Birla who is currently on a three-day Ladakh visit, as part of a 'Parliamentary Outreach Programme for Panchayati Raj Institutions', visited Pangong Lake near Line of Actual Control (LAC) on August 28. Birla also interacted with Army personnel stationed in the area.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla arrived in Leh, Ladakh on August 26. He said, "Development of the Union Territory (Ladakh) will be done as per the geographical requirements and with an aim to make the local population 'AatmaNirbhar'. Tourism will be bolstered to generate employment opportunities for locals."
The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Wednesday, two days before schedule, after Opposition protests over the Pegasus snooping row, farm laws and other issues continuously marred the proceedings since the start of the session on July 19.
The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Wednesday, two days before schedule, after Opposition protests over the Pegasus snooping row, farm laws and other issues continuously marred the proceedings since the start of the session on July 19.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday expressed pain that the House did not run smoothly during the Monsoon session. Addressing the media after the House was adjourned sine die (for an indefinite period), he said members holding placards, raising slogans in the Well of Lok Sabha was not in accordance with its traditions.
Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die, bringing an end to the stormy Monsoon session. Opposition protests over the Pegasus snooping row, farm laws and other issues had continuously marred the proceedings since the start of the session on July 19.
As the House convened for the day at 11:00 am, Speaker Om Birla took up the Question Hour.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday urged the Opposition MPs to maintain the decorum of the House and not to indulge in unruly behaviour.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday urged the Opposition MPs to maintain the decorum of the House and not to indulge in unruly behaviour.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the opposition cannot see that women, Dalits, and people coming from the backward communities have become ministers.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on July 18 said that the small parties will be given enough time to discuss issues during the Monsoon session. He said, "The Monsoon session to run from July 19 to Aug 13 in line with COVID protocols.
Parliament's Monsoon Session is slated to begin from July 19 and will conclude on August 13.
The Monsoon session of Parliament, which is scheduled to start from July 19, will be the first session after the second wave of COVID-19, which was far worse than the first.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Monday said all Covid-related protocols will be followed during the Monsoon Session of parliament scheduled to begin from July 19.
Biman Banerjee has complained to his Lok Sabha counterpart Om Birla about the "excessive interference" of Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar in matters related to parliamentary democracy and functioning of the House.
The LJP faction headed by Pashupati Kumar Paras on Saturday disbanded all bodies and state units affiliated with the party and announced a new national executive.
Our present Parliament is a sign of sacrifice and pride. But, still we need a change and that is why there is a need for a new Parliament, said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in an exclusive conversation with India TV.
Our present Parliament is a sign of sacrifice and pride. But, still we need a change and that is why there is a need for a new Parliament, said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in an exclusive conversation with India TV.
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