New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today called for urgent reform of the United Nations, stating that nearly 80-year-old structure is ill-equipped to handle contemporary global challenges.

Addressing the 26th International Conference of Chief Justices of the World here, he emphasized the need for democratic, fair, and inclusive reforms to ensure proper representation for the Global South.

"The 80-year-old structure of the United Nations needs to be reformed to suit today's global challenges," Birla said. "Reforms in global governance must be democratic, fair, and inclusive so that the Global South receives proper representation."Birla highlighted India's commitment to global peace and cooperation, citing its ancient traditio...