Gurugram, July 4 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday 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 further strengthen grassroots democracy. Held at the In...