Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who is in India to attend the 76th National Republic Day celebrations as the Chief Guest, visited the Parliament House on Friday.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated on Tuesday that the tradition of barrier-free, orderly discussion and smooth communication should be maintained in legislatures. Expressing concern over the decline in the number of sittings, Birla said that it should be the endeavour of all Presiding Office
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed concern and anguish on the planned disruption of house proceedings, a trend of decline in the number of sittings and erosion of dignity and decorum of Legislatures, as per a statement from the Lok Sabha Secretariat.
We have to make an effort for efficient scheduling and effective utilisation of parliamentary time to address pressing national issues and ensure that the voice of the people is adequately represented.
He noted that Lok Sabha officers and employees work with sincerity, honesty, and impartiality and that the hard work of the Secretariat's employees strengthens democracy by ensuring the smooth functioning of the world's largest democratic institution
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on his visit to the United Kingdom offered prayers at the BAPS Shri Swami Narayan Temple in north-west London's area of Neasden. The details of Speaker Birla's visit were shared by the temple authorities on Sunday.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday (local time) during his official visit to the United Kingdom, addressed over 180 Indian students at an event in London, emphasising the growing importance of India's youth in the global landscape.
He said that leaders of all the nations he has travelled to believe that the 21st century is of India. He also spoke about his meeting with leaders in the UK.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended a reception held in his honour at India House in London on Wednesday, where he addressed and interacted with the Indian diaspora.