New Delhi, March 8 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday stated that consensus and dissent are the strengths of democracy, but planned disruption in Assemblies and Parliament are detrimental to democratic values.

Addressing the public representatives and other dignitaries at the launch of the 'Constitution Club of Rajasthan', he said that the Legislative institutions must become centres of discussion and dialogue to ensure accountability to the public.

The Lok Sabha Speaker remarked that the Constitution Club is not just a building but a platform to guide democratic discourse, thoughtfulness, and policy-making.

He added that Democracy is not confined to elections but advances through continuous dialogue and consensus.

Birla said t...