Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday underscored the importance of collective efforts, innovation and citizen participation in achieving the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047”, asserting that entrepreneurship and nation-building must move forward together to ensure inclusive and sustainable development.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday launched the inaugural issue of Vidhan-Chetna, the quarterly journal of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, along with the release of the Proceedings of the Central Legislative Assembly (1924-1930) published across 89 volumes.
Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, blamed the Narendra Modi government for the economic crisis and alleged that the BJP government had “sold out the country to the US.”
In a symbolic move aimed at promoting fuel conservation and encouraging greater administrative austerity, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reduced the number of vehicles used in his official convoy, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal for responsible energy consumption amid growing concerns over fuel usage and rising import dependence.
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has sought a reply from Central government agencies regarding the alleged disproportionate assets case against Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Prime Minister Modi addressed the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Budget Session.
Rahul further sought to remind Birla of his constitutional and parliamentary responsibility to safeguard the rights of every Member.
The Lok Sabha witnessed major disruption after protests erupted in the House, with papers allegedly thrown towards the Chair. Following the incident, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju moved a motion to suspend eight Congress MPs for the rest of the Budget Session, which was accepted.
As Rahul tried to cite excerpts from former Army Chief General Naravane’s unpublished memoir – Four Stars of Destiny – BJP leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, started objecting, questioning the authenticity of the book.
UP Governor Anandiben Patel will inaugurate the conference with her address. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will also address the inaugural session.
