India, Feb. 10 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today urged the legislators to actively engage with the House proceedings during sessions and listen to all the emanating view points, which would help them develop a broader perspective on understanding and addressing public issues.

Addressing the inaugural session of an Orientation Programme for newly elected Members of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and Maharashtra Legislative Council at the Parliament House Complex, Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla expressed concern over the declining participation of Members in legislative proceedings and resulting political logjam. He also expressed concern over the decline in the number...