Declining discussion in legislatures a concern: Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Friday that the role of Parliamentary committees has been growing as they work above the divide of partisan politics at a time when the declining level of discussion and dialogue in Parliament and state Assemblies has caused concerns.

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Speaking at the national conference of chairpersons of committees of Parliament and state legislatures on the welfare of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), Birla said these panels, which comprise members of different parties and oversee works of ministries, have made a big contribution to democracy since Independence.

Their role has been rising as they work above partisan politics, he said.