After the security of Parliament was breached, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla ordered a "high-level inquiry" into the incident in which two people jumped into the house chamber from the visitor's gallery with coloured smoke canisters.
Lok Sabha Ethics Committee has submitted its draft report recommending the expulsion of TMC MP Mahua Moitra in connection with the 'Cash for Query' case to Speaker Om Birla, sources said on Friday.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has referred the complaint lodged by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey against the TMC's Lok Sabha member Mahua Moitra, to the Ethics Committee in the alleged cash for query scandal, sources said on Tuesday.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday said that the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) represents a commitment towards preserving democratic values, international cooperation and finding solutions to the issues of global importance and current challenges.
Ahead of the 9th G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P-20), Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday met with Australian speaker Milton Dick and discussed the strong and old parliamentary relationship between India and Australia.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Thursday that the Metro service is essential for common people in every city, as it provides a safe and quick mode of travel for passengers who frequently use this form of public transport.
He appreciated PM Modi’s vision of dedicating the Summit to the citizens of India, highlighting the people-centric approach of India’s G20 presidency. Birla emphasised that this approach will chart a new course for the nation in the coming decades.
The initiative is aimed at generating awareness around the government's skill development mission, opportunities and support system available for youths.
On the day the war of words between the Treasury and Opposition benches continued to disrupt proceedings in Parliament, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday chaired an all-party meeting to end the "impasse", sources said.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday condoled the passing away of Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal, saying that his demise marks the end of an era in the country's politics.