Lucknow, Jan. 20 -- In a move aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in parliamentary proceedings, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said that attendance of Members of Parliament will now be recorded only when they are physically present inside the House at their designated seats. The new attendance rule will be effective from the upcoming Budget Session.

Birla gave this information during a brief interaction with media persons on the sidelines of the 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference.

Lok Sabha Speaker informed that the earlier provision that allowed members to mark their attendance from outside the House Chamber in the Parliament premises will be discontinued, underscoring the need of seriousness and discipline in...