Lok Sabha Speaker Urges MPs to Respect Constitutional Oath

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged MPs to follow the prescribed format for taking oath, emphasizing it preserves the Constitution's dignity. This plea came after several MPs raised slogans like 'Jai Samvidhan' and 'Jai Hindu Rashtra.' A committee will be formed to address this issue.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has called on MPs to adhere strictly to the prescribed format while taking their oaths or affirmations, stating that deviations diminish the dignity of the Constitution.

Birla's statement follows incidents where several members raised slogans such as 'Jai Samvidhan' and 'Jai Hindu Rashtra' during the oath-taking ceremony last week. In response to the ongoing controversy, Birla announced that a committee, including representatives from major political parties, will be established to investigate the matter.

Birla emphasized, 'This House resolves that all members will take oath or affirmation as per the format mentioned in Schedule III of the Constitution. It is expected that we take oath or affirmation as per the format, and such things are not repeated in the future.' He added that this is a serious issue concerning both the members and the integrity of the House.

Despite Birla's initial appeal for adherence to the official format, the recent oath-taking sessions in the 18th Lok Sabha were marked by slogans, leading to heated exchanges between the treasury and opposition benches on June 24 and 25.

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