Om Birla Re-Elected as Lok Sabha Speaker: A New Era of Legislative Harmony

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Om Birla on his re-election as Lok Sabha Speaker, applauding his prior term and expressing confidence in his future leadership. Birla, the first Speaker since Balram Jakhar to secure another term, oversaw notable legislative productivity, including during the Covid period.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised Om Birla following his re-election as Lok Sabha Speaker. Modi expressed confidence in Birla's ability to guide parliamentarians and meet public expectations.

Accompanied by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, Modi escorted Birla to the Speaker's chair, symbolizing political unity after a contentious election involving Congress member K Suresh.

Modi lauded Birla for his exemplary conduct in the previous Lok Sabha, noting the high productivity and historic decisions taken. Birla, who now serves his second term, ensured the House functioned effectively even during the Covid crisis, maintaining its dignity with challenging decisions. The Prime Minister also highlighted Birla's welfare work in his constituency, inspiring young MPs.

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