India, Jan. 21 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday said the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly appears to be a "symbol of vibrant democracy" and credited Speaker Satish Mahana for employing good practices in the country's largest legislative assembly.

Addressing the participants on the second day of the 86th All India Conference of Presiding Officers at the Vidhan Mandap -- the venue for the conference - Birla said he had visited the assembly before, but this time, it truly seems like a symbol of vibrant democracy. Praising the efforts of the assembly speaker, he said Mahana's active participation (stands out) among the speakers, and his unwavering faith in rules and procedures inspires and guides everyone. Mahana has implemented de...