Birla slams repeated disruption of House| India News
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**Revised Title:** "India's Parliament on Thin Ice: Om Birla Warns Against Wasting Time Amid Disruptions" **Revised Article:** Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has sounded a stern warning to lawmakers, urging them to refrain from disruptions that are eating into the limited time available for Parliament to function. With India's legislatures operating for less than 100 days a year, Birla has emphasized that every minute counts. Speaking at the 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference in Uttar Pradesh, Birla stressed the need for Speakers and Presiding Officers to be impartial and lawmakers to raise issues affecting the most vulnerable sections of society. He also highlighted the importance of maintaining decorum in the House, citing the need for effective transaction of business and adherence to legislative rules and procedures. The Speaker's comments come as the budget session is set to begin on January 28, and as data suggests that last year's monsoon session saw the Lok Sabha functioning at just 29% of its planned time, while the Rajya Sabha managed only 34%. Birla emphasized that legislatures across India have limited time to address pressing issues, and that disruptions only serve to waste precious public resources. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his written statement for the conference, underlined the importance of debates and discussions in a democracy, promoting transparency, fairness, and respect for differing viewpoints. Birla echoed this sentiment, saying that Speakers and Presiding Officers play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of legislative bodies. The Speaker also touched on the growing use of regional languages in Parliament, with 160 speeches delivered in languages other than Hindi and English in the Lok Sabha during the winter session. He emphasized the need for effective cooperation and mutual respect among lawmakers. As India continues to grow as a global leader in digital innovation and economic strength, Birla urged lawmakers to uphold the highest standards of parliamentary etiquette and discipline, both inside and outside the House. He quoted the Bhagavad Gita, saying that a great leader's conduct serves as an example for others, and that it is the duty of both members and Presiding Officers to maintain decorum in the House. In a unique position in the world with its remarkable economic strength and confidence, India cannot afford to waste time on disruptions. As Birla put it, "We have already become the world's fourth-largest economy. A global leader in digital innovation, India boasts the world's third-largest startup ecosystem. India ranks sixth globally in the number of patents filed, demonstrating that India's youth are benefiting from the robust innovation ecosystem fostered under the visionary leadership of our Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi."
