Fewer House sittings in Parliament, states worry Birla

Monday, 20 January 2025
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed concern about the declining number of legislative sittings and urged presiding officers to address the issue. He also highlighted the problem of planned disruptions and called for political parties to ensure smooth functioning of legislative assemblies to uphold democratic values.

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