India, July 3 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today said that frequent disruptions-once a recurring feature-have now significantly reduced in 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 matured and responsible democratic culture. He called upon urban local bodies to incorporate structured procedures, including regular sittings, robust committee systems, and citizen engagement, to fur...