Om Birla Archives - National Times

14 Jun

TMC Internal Rift Escalates as Abhishek Banerjee Writes to Lok Sabha Speaker Against Rebel Faction Recognition

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAbhishek Banerjee, AITC Faction, Anti Defection Law, Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, TMC Internal Conflict, TMC Rebel MPs, Trinamool Congress

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The internal conflict within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has intensified as party leader in the Lok Sabha Abhishek Banerjee urged Speaker Om Birla not to recognise any breakaway group of party MPs claiming to represent a separate faction. The development comes ahead of a planned meeting between rebel TMC MPs and the Speaker, where the dissident group is expected to seek recognition as an independent parliamentary bloc. In his letter to the Speaker, Abhishek Banerjee requested that the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) be treated as a single political entity represented in Parliament only through its…

09 Jun

CPA North Zone Conference Strengthened Democratic Dialogue, Focused on Future Challenges and Viksit Bharat Goals: Harivansh

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCPA North Zone Conference, Harivansh, Harvinder Kalyan, Haryana Assembly, Om Birla, Parliamentary Research and Innovation Centre, Viksit Bharat 2047

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Tuesday said that parliamentary conferences and regional forums are playing an important role in strengthening dialogue, cooperation and knowledge-sharing among elected representatives across the country, helping democratic institutions address national challenges more effectively.Addressing a press conference after the conclusion of the two-day Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-II Conference in Chandigarh, Harivansh said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has been consistently working to promote greater interaction among lawmakers from Parliament and state legislatures.He said the conference, organised under the aegis of the Haryana Legislative Assembly, provided a valuable platform for…

09 Jun

Haryana Governor Calls for Collective Commitment to Four Pillars of Viksit Bharat at CPA North Zone Conference

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessCPA North Zone Conference, Harivansh, Harvinder Kalyan, Haryana Governor, Om Birla, Prof Ashim Kumar Ghosh, Viksit Bharat 2047

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh on Monday called upon legislators and public representatives to dedicate themselves to the four key pillars of the Viksit Bharat vision—youth, the poor, women and farmers—stating that the dream of a developed and inclusive India envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a shared national responsibility.Addressing the valedictory session of the Second Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-II North Zone Conference in Chandigarh, the Governor said parliamentary democracy extends beyond lawmaking and includes ensuring accountability and inclusive governance for all sections of society.Prof. Ghosh said meaningful development can only be…

08 Jun

Vision Of Developed India A National Resolve Requiring Collective Cooperation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday asserted that the vision of a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) is a comprehensive national resolve that demands active cooperation from every citizen and institution across the country. Speaking in Chandigarh, Birla emphasized that to translate this vision into reality, national policies, welfare programs, and budgetary provisions must directly uplift the final individual in the socio-economic hierarchy, thereby accelerating positive social transformation and fortifying core ethical values. The Speaker made these remarks while inaugurating the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region, Zone-II (North Zone) Conference at the Haryana Legislative Assembly Chamber.…

08 Jun

Public Awareness, Social Participation, And Effective Legislative Leadership Essential To Resolve Challenges: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCPA conference, Haryana Assembly, Nayab Singh Saini, Om Birla, Vision Document 2047

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday asserted that the global landscape is undergoing unprecedented transformations, bringing complex challenges such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), cyber security, climate change, escalating energy demands, digital economies, and social disparities to the forefront. Addressing a high-level legislative gathering, Saini emphasized that resolving these modern crises is beyond the scope of mere administrative decisions, requiring widespread public awareness, robust social participation, and proactive legislative leadership. The Chief Minister was speaking at the inaugural session of the three-day conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region, Zone-2, hosted under the aegis…

15 Feb

Om Birla to Represent India at Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s Swearing-In Ceremony in Dhaka

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBangladesh government, Emmanuel Macron, Narendra Modi, Om Birla, Tarique Rahman

New Delhi/Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s new government led by Tarique Rahman in Dhaka on February 17, the government announced on Sunday.An official statement said Birla’s participation reflects the “deep and enduring friendship” between India and Bangladesh and reaffirms New Delhi’s commitment to democratic processes in the neighbourhood. Bangladesh had formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the ceremony. However, Modi will be engaged in bilateral talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on the same day. He will also attend the India-AI Impact Summit…

09 Feb

Opposition to move no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaLok Sabha Speaker, no-confidence motion, Om Birla, opposition parties, Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, February 9, 2026: Opposition parties on Monday decided to submit a notice for a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, accusing him of partisan conduct and curbing the rights of opposition members in the House. The decision was taken during a meeting of opposition leaders held at the residence of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. Confirming the development, senior Left Front MP N K Premchandran said the Speaker’s actions had compelled the opposition to unite against him. Premchandran alleged that the Speaker did not allow Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to speak in the Lok Sabha and…

26 Sep

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Inaugurates Legislative Drafting Workshop in Haryana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Vidhan Sabha, legislative drafting, Om Birla

Chandigarh, September 26 — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday inaugurated a two-day training workshop on Legislative Drafting and Capacity Building, organized by the Haryana Vidhan Sabha in collaboration with the Lok Sabha’s Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies. Addressing the participants, he said that clear and transparent laws form the essence of democracy and strengthen public trust in governance.The workshop was held at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Sector 26, Chandigarh. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan, Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khadar Fareed, and Haryana Deputy Speaker Dr. Krishan…

26 Sep

CM Nayab Singh Saini: Future Challenges and Technology Must Shape Legislative Drafting

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Vidhan Sabha, legislative drafting, Nayab Singh Saini, Om Birla

Chandigarh, September 26 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday stressed that legislative drafting is not merely a technical exercise but a tool to strengthen democracy, make governance more effective, and bring it closer to the people. Speaking at a two-day training workshop on Legislative Drafting and Capacity Building, he said that strong and clear laws are the true foundation of any democratic system.The workshop, organized by the Haryana Vidhan Sabha in collaboration with the Lok Sabha’s Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies, was held at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration in Sector 26, Chandigarh.…

21 Aug

Lok Sabha Adjourns Sine Die, Let’s Look At The Key Bills Passed in The Monsoon Session

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaLok Sabha, Monsoon Session 2025, Om Birla, Parliament, sine die

New Delhi, August 21, 2025: The Monsoon Session of Parliament ended on Thursday with the Lok Sabha being adjourned sine die by Speaker Om Birla. The session, which began on July 21, witnessed frequent protests and disruptions, limiting effective debate to just 37 hours. Despite the chaos, the House managed to pass 12 significant legislations.Among the major bills was the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025, which seeks to update maritime laws in line with international standards, focusing on safety and environmental protection. The Indian Ports Bill, 2025 was also cleared, replacing the colonial-era framework with a modern law on port governance.Other…