Patna, Feb. 7 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed anguish over the decline in decorum in legislatures and emphasised the need to preserve the sanctity of legislative institutions.
Speaking at the Bihar Assembly's foundation day ceremony in Patna on Saturday, Birla expressed concern over instances of disruptions and disorderly conduct in legislative proceedings and observed that such practices adversely affect the image of democratic institutions.
He stated that maintaining the dignity and decorum of the House is a fundamental responsibility of every public representative.
He urged members to place greater emphasis on dialogue, reasoned debate and constructive engagement. He further added that criticism should be policy-oriented, fact...