Efficiency in Question Hour: A Call for Brevity by Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has called for concise queries from MPs during Question Hour, urging them to be brief so more questions can be addressed. Emphasizing the importance of accountability, Birla aims for at least 20 oral questions to be handled each session, enhancing government transparency.

In a bid to enhance efficiency and accountability during the Lok Sabha's Question Hour, Speaker Om Birla has urged members to keep their queries concise. By doing so, Birla hopes to address more questions within the limited time available.

The Speaker's request came to the fore as BJP MP Devusinh Chauhan spoke on the government's commitment to clean energy. Birla intervened, emphasizing the need for brevity and a focus on the core issues.

Question Hour, which is the first hour of a Lok Sabha session, allows MPs to question ministers about government activities. These questions are categorized as 'starred' for oral answers, often followed by supplementary questions, or 'unstarred' for written responses.

(With inputs from agencies.)