Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is very angry with the attitude of the MPs in Parliament. He has written a letter to the leaders of all parties expressing concern over the display of banners and placards and the use of bad language. Birla has appealed in the letter to maintain respect for democratic institutions.
New Delhi. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has written a letter to the leaders of all political parties expressing deep concern over the behavior of MPs in Parliament. He has clearly said that respect for democratic institutions should be maintained. Referring to the recent protests that took place inside the Parliament premises and the House, the Speaker said that the MPs have hurt the dignity of the Parliament. He reminded that Parliament is a place of discussion, agreement, disagreement and debate. According to him, it is the responsibility of MPs to “maintain the dignity and respect of all democratic institutions of the country”.
Om Birla’s letter to MPs
In the letter, Birla wrote, “The Parliament of India is the supreme democratic institution, which reflects the sovereign will of the 140 crore citizens of the country. Every voice raised in the Parliament symbolizes the hopes, aspirations and expectations of millions of people. The Parliament House is a sacred place for all of us. This House reflects discussion, dialogue, consent and disagreement. This House has always maintained high standards and glorious traditions. As a member of the supreme democratic institution of the country, In this, our responsibility is even greater to maintain the dignity and respect of all the democratic institutions of the country.”
The behavior of some MPs in Parliament is worrying
Birla mentioned that the use of banners, placards and the language used by some MPs inside the Parliament is a matter of deep concern for everyone. He stressed that there is a need to think seriously about this situation individually and collectively. He further said, “As the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, I am not writing this letter just as a formal message, but in the spirit of collective responsibility of all of us towards the democratic system. For some time, the dignity and respect of parliamentary democracy has been hurt due to some of our honorable members, whether it is inside the House or in the Parliament House complex. The way banners, placards are being shown, the language is being used and the behavior that is being seen, we It is a matter of deep concern for everyone. This situation needs to be seriously thought about and analyzed individually and collectively.”
Request to maintain high standards of conduct and behavior
The Lok Sabha Speaker also said that he has made repeated efforts to maintain and promote the respect of Parliament. He reiterated his appeal to MPs to take part in a dignified debate and maintain “high standards of conduct and behaviour”. The letter reads, “Our House has always had a proud tradition of dignified discussion. In the past, whenever a decline in the standards of conduct and behavior was observed in the House, conferences were held with all political parties and people concerned, to discuss maintaining the dignity and respect of our democratic institutions. I have also repeatedly appealed to you in Business Advisory Committee meetings, with leaders of political parties and on other occasions to maintain high standards of conduct and behavior. “Requested to be maintained.”
MPs should introspect deeply
Om Birla ended the letter by appealing that MPs should “seriously think and introspect” on the matter. He especially requested the leaders of political parties to ensure that MPs maintain discipline and ethical conduct in Parliament. He also expressed hope that the MPs will cooperate in maintaining the tradition of democratic institutions. Om Birla said, “It is my humble request, the entire nation watches our conduct, and the Parliament of India sends a message to all the democratic institutions of the country. The time has come to think seriously and introspect to maintain the high honor and dignity of our democratic institutions.”
Top leaders of all parties need to make special efforts
At the end of the letter, he said, “In particular, the top leadership of all political parties and the leaders of all parties in the House will have to make special efforts so that their members maintain discipline and high moral conduct inside the House and in the Parliament House complex. If we all work together in this direction, public faith in parliamentary democracy will definitely get stronger and the dignity and respect of the House will continue to grow. I am sure that all of you will cooperate fully in maintaining the glorious tradition of this great institution.” Let us tell you that since the second phase of the budget session started on Monday, both the houses of Parliament have been adjourned repeatedly. This letter from the Speaker has come in this context.