LS speaker Birla highlights role and duties of lawmakers

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today stated that legislatures are not merely law-making institutions, but “schools of democracy” where lawmakers learn the values of dialogue, discipline, consensus, and service. Highlighting the role and duties of lawmakers, he observed that they should clearly realize their obligations toward the people, as democracy is sustained not merely by constitutional provisions, but by public trust, dialogue, dignity, and a spirit of service.

He made these remarks while delivering the inaugural address at the ‘Legislative Pride Journey: A Gathering of Former and Current Members’, organized as part of the Amrit Mahotsav commemorating the 75th anniversary of Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha.

Describing Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha as the “first school” of his public life, Shri Birla noted that the democratic values, parliamentary traditions, and legislative conduct he imbibed in the House shaped his journey from a student activist to a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), Member of Parliament (MP), and ultimately, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

He recalled learning the true essence of parliamentary democracy within the Vidhan Sabha: that while listening and healthy debate enrich democracy and shape history, personal differences only diminish it. He emphasized that every debate and every word spoken in the House ultimately becomes a lasting part of democratic history.

The event was attended by Chief Minister of Rajasthan Bhajan Lal Sharma; Speaker of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Vasudev Devnani; Deputy Chief Ministers Smt. Diya Kumari and Shri Prem Chand Bairwa; Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel; and Leader of the Opposition Tikaram Jully. Several Members of Parliament, former MPs, Ministers of Rajasthan Government, serving and former MLAs, and other distinguished dignitaries were also present on the occasion.(UPDATED ON 15TH JULY 2026)