Puri, Aug. 29 -- The Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday offered prayers at the Lord Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri.

Om Birla said that he had the good fortune of having darshan of Lord Jagannath.

Speaking to the media, the Lok Sabha Speaker also said, "We prayed to Lord Jagannath that the whole world prospers and India progresses in this way."

Om Birla also stated that he had prayed to fulfil the resolution of making India a developed nation.

Earlier this week, Om Birla expressed concern over the declining decorum and dignity of legislative institutions, calling it a matter that demands urgent attention from all elected representatives.

Speaking at the Delhi Legislative Assembly during the Valedictory Address at the Conference o...