Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a resounding tribute to Shri Om Birla following his re-election as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha for the 18th term, highlighting his exemplary leadership and profound impact on Indian parliamentary affairs.
In his address to the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Modi expressed heartfelt congratulations to Shri Om Birla on assuming the Speakership for a second consecutive term. He underscored the significance of Shri Birla’s re-election during the auspicious Amrit Kaal, commending his experience and the trust placed in him by fellow parliamentarians.
Reflecting on Shri Birla’s tenure, Prime Minister Modi noted the Speaker’s unique achievement of returning to office after successfully contesting another election, a feat not witnessed in two decades. He drew parallels to historical precedents, particularly Shri Balram Jhakar, acknowledging their pivotal roles in advancing parliamentary democracy and legislative reforms.
Prime Minister Modi lauded the transformative legislative agenda under Shri Birla’s stewardship during the 17th Lok Sabha. He highlighted significant milestones such as the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, reforms in Jammu Kashmir, and comprehensive legislation on social security, consumer protection, and taxation. These legislative initiatives, Prime Minister Modi emphasized, have strengthened India’s governance framework and propelled socio-economic progress.
In addition to his parliamentary duties, Prime Minister Modi praised Shri Birla’s dedicated service to his constituency of Kota, Rajasthan. He commended Shri Birla’s initiatives to improve healthcare facilities, enhance educational opportunities, and promote sports infrastructure, reflecting his commitment to holistic development and public welfare.
Looking forward, Prime Minister Modi expressed optimism about the future direction of the Lok Sabha under Shri Birla’s leadership. He highlighted the inauguration of the new Parliament building as a landmark event under Shri Birla’s stewardship, symbolizing India’s commitment to modern governance and transparent legislative processes.
Prime Minister Modi also commended Shri Birla’s international leadership in organizing the successful P-20 Conference of Presiding Officers. This gathering of legislative leaders from G-20 nations underscored India’s role in fostering global parliamentary cooperation and addressing shared challenges.
In conclusion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the Parliament House as a beacon of democratic aspirations and underscored the importance of parliamentary conduct and accountability in strengthening India’s democratic fabric. He thanked Shri Om Birla for his exemplary leadership in upholding parliamentary traditions while steering the House through principled decision-making and consensus-building.
The address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Shri Om Birla’s pivotal role in advancing legislative agendas, promoting inclusive growth, and enhancing global parliamentary cooperation, reaffirming his leadership’s critical role in shaping India’s parliamentary democracy.
