Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today appealed to all political parties to uphold the dignity of legislative institutions by ensuring their smooth and orderly functioning.
The Speaker emphasized that democracy provides ample avenues to raise issues, express concerns, and engage in debate through peaceful, structured, and informed discussions.
This approach ensures that voices are heard and concerns addressed within the democratic framework, he said and cautioned that planned disruptions not only undermine democratic processes but also deprive citizens of meaningful deliberations and accountability.
Addressing the media, he made a strong pitch for preserving the dignity of the House, mentioning that the orderly conduct of legislative proceedings is paramount.
Highlighting the vital role of Parliamentary Committees—describing them as “mini-parliaments”— Birla noted that these bodies foster objectivity, transparency, and non-partisan scrutiny of government policies.
Referring to the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament, scheduled to commence on 1st December 2025, the Speaker urged all political parties to ensure the smooth conduct of House proceedings. He further stressed that for transparent governance and welfare-oriented policymaking, the legislature must play a more active and constructive role.
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Earlier, while inaugurating the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region, Zone–III Conference, the Speaker underlined that legislatures must play a pivotal role in transforming public opinion into policy. Om Birla observed that the responsibility of legislatures extends beyond law-making—it is to translate the aspirations and concerns of the people into actionable policies. He emphasized that comprehensive development is possible only through active public participation, noting that true progress occurs when citizens are directly involved in the democratic process.
Public representatives, he said, must therefore ensure that citizens’ voices are meaningfully reflected in policymaking.
