Gurugram, July 3 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that frequent disruptions, once a recurring feature, have now significantly reduced in the Parliament of India, resulting in enhanced productivity and meaningful debate.

Inaugurating the first-ever National Conference of Chairpersons of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of States and Union Territories in Manesar, Gurugram, he mentioned that the Lok Sabha has increasingly witnessed late-night sessions and long-duration debates, reflecting a mature and responsible democratic culture.

He called upon urban local bodies to incorporate structured procedures, including regular sittings, robust committee systems, and citizen engagement, to further strengthen grassroots democracy.

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