Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that pre-planned organized disruptions in the House are not good for democracy.
He urged that there should be maximum dialogue in the Houses, proper use of technology and strong connection between the people and the Legislature. He was addressing the valedictory function of the 83rd All India Presiding Officers' Conference. Birla stressed on maintaining dignity and decorum in the House and for increasing the number of sittings. He suggested to the Presiding Officers to encourage those public representatives who participate in good debates and discussions and prepare an action plan to act against those members who constantly obstruct the proceedings of the House, so that the dignity of the House is not compromised. He observed that India's democracy inspires all countries, so Presiding Officers and public representatives should contribute in making legislative bodies as ideal institutions.
Debates and discussions enrich legislations, said the Lok Sabha Speaker. Speaking on this occasion, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Harivansh said that Indian Parliament has always been on the forefront of making endeavours to effect institutional reforms for enhancing legislative productivity. PNS
He urged the public representatives to ensure smooth conduct of legislative business and to engage in productive and meaningful discussion in the House. Capacity building of legislators will ensure fruitful discussion in the House, observed Harivansh.