The opposition had brought a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, which was rejected. After this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a letter to Birla praising him. In response, the Speaker has also expressed gratitude to the PM.
New Delhi. The opposition had presented a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, but after discussion the motion was rejected. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written an important letter to Speaker Om Birla regarding this matter. Om Birla has thanked PM Modi by posting this letter on social media. Om Birla wrote on social media, “I am grateful to receive Modi ji’s letter.” He further wrote, ‘You have always had unwavering faith in the rules, procedures and traditions of India’s parliamentary democracy. This letter of yours is very important for public service. Om Birla also said that MPs and public representatives should further strengthen democracy.
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What was in Modi’s letter?
In his letter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the ‘patience, restraint and impartiality’ of the Lok Sabha Speaker during the proceedings of the House. He mentioned that this House has given birth to a ‘new political culture’. Expressing concern, Modi said that due to their ‘dynastic and feudal’ mentality, some people want to keep democratic institutions within their limits and are not ready to accept the new leadership. He stressed that Parliament is a sacred place of ‘discussion, argument and deliberation’, where voices from every region of the country should be represented.
Om Birla expressed gratitude
Thanking the Prime Minister, Om Birla emphasized that PM Modi has always maintained unwavering faith in the rules, procedures and traditions of India’s parliamentary democracy. He said that this letter from the Prime Minister reflects the highest moral values of public service that he has lived by in his long public life – whether as the current Prime Minister of India or earlier as the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
The dignity of democracy was hurt because of some MPs
In the same sequence, in a letter sent to the leaders of all political parties in the Lok Sabha, Mr Birla said, “For some time now, the dignity and image of our parliamentary democracy has been tarnished due to the behavior of some honorable members inside the House and in the Parliament complex. The manner in which banners, placards and posters are being shown, the language being used and the overall behavior inside the House and in the Parliament complex is a matter of deep concern for all of us. This situation is a matter of deep concern to all of us. And there is a need to collectively think deeply and analyze.”
Tradition of dignified discussion and dialogue in our House
He asserted, “This House of ours has always had a glorious tradition of dignified discussion and dialogue. In the past, whenever the standards of behavior inside the House were felt to be falling, conferences were organized from time to time on the initiative of all political parties and stakeholders, where the issue of protecting and enhancing the dignity and image of our democratic institutions was discussed. This topic has also been discussed in the Presiding Officers’ Conferences and resolutions have also been passed on it. I have also on several occasions – such as during Business Advisory Committee meetings, in discussions with leaders of political parties and on other occasions – has appealed to all to maintain a high level of behaviour.”
Deep introspection is necessary for the dignity of democratic institutions.
He further appealed, “The entire nation is watching our behavior and the message of the Parliament of India resonates in every democratic institution of the country. Now is the time for us to deeply introspect and introspect to maintain the high dignity and image of our democratic institutions. In particular, the top leadership of all political parties and leaders of every party in the House will have to make special efforts to ensure that members of their parties inside the House and in the Parliament complex maintain discipline.” And maintain high moral conduct and decorum. If we all make collective efforts towards this goal, the public’s faith in parliamentary democracy will definitely increase and the dignity and pride of the House will continue to grow. I am confident that you all will extend your full cooperation in maintaining the glorious tradition of this great institution.”