Fewer House disruptions have resulted in increased work productivity: Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that frequent disruptions in Parliament have reduced significantly, resulting in increased work productivity and meaningful discussions. Inaugurating the first National Conference of Chairpersons of Urban Local Bodies of States and Union Territories in Manesar in Haryaran, the Lok Sabha Speaker said that sessions lower House go on till late night and debates take place for a long time which shows that the democratic culture is maturing and becoming responsible.

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Ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Birla also urged all political parties to reduce disruptions in House proceedings and asserted it is time to change past practices.

Parliament's Monsoon Session is scheduled to begin on July 21 and continue till August 21, a week longer than the original plan to conclude on August 12.

He called upon the urban local bodies to hold regular meetings, develop strong committee systems and adopt well-organised processes along with increasing people's participation to further strengthen democracy at the grassroots level.