Om Birla (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Friday that democratic institutions remained strong and relevant when they were transparent, inclusive, responsive and accountable to people.In his valedictory address to the 28th conference of Speakers and presiding officers of the Commonwealth, he said transparency fostered public trust by ensuring openness in decision-making, while inclusivity guaranteed every voice was heard and respected. “These principles sustain the legitimacy of democratic institutions and strengthen the enduring bond between the citizen and the state,” he said.Birla also called upon representatives to raise public concerns in a disciplined manner, stressing that consensus and dissent were both stren-gths of democracy but must be expressed within the framework of parliamentary propriety. He said the true relevance of parliaments was in their ability to respond to citizens’ expectations and aspirations, ensuring debates led to meaningful solutions.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDevendra Fadnavis Says BJP Created History in Maharashtra Civic ElectionsDeloitte Partner Says Budget Must Fix GST Gaps, Cut Costs, Boost Domestic ManufacturingAs Iran Burns, India Flags Risk To 9,000 Indians, MEA Sets Record Straight On Chabahar Port Exit’North Indian Girls Face Curbs’: DMK MP Sparks Row; Trump Warns Iran of Brutal Action Over KillingsSC Stays FIRs Against ED, Issues Notice To Didi; Raj Thackeray’s Big Bombshell In Mumbai Civic PollsBJP-Alliance Sweeps BMC Polls, Thackeray Reunion Flops; Rahul Slams EC Over ‘Ink Mark’ RowBritish MP Bob Blackman Warns Of Hindu Killings In Bangladesh As Extremism Rises, Democracy FaltersRanchi ED Raid: Jharkhand HC Calls Police Action ‘Pre-Planned’, Orders Security BoostMumbai And Pune Verdict Shake Thackeray And Pawar Dynasties As Legacy Politics Faces Reality CheckPiyush Goyal Says Startup India Generated Over 21 Lakh Jobs, Credits PM Modi123PhotostoriesHow to make Moong Dal Chilla for breakfast5 warm Indian destinations above 25°C right now to escape the winter chillExclusive – Naagin 7’s Eisha Singh on bond with Priyanka Chahar Choudhary, Bigg Boss journey; says ‘It took a very long time to come out of it’5 lizards that look like real-life dragonsVande Bharat Sleeper Launch On January 17: How Is New Indian Railways Train Better Than Rajdhani? Top Features & Stunning PhotosHow to make Kerala Chicken Curry at home8 rare baby girl names with powerful meaningsKanjeevaram vs Banarasi silk: Which saree is best for your wedding day?Top 5 Southern Indian fish dishes that are full of flavours and traditionKaran Johar, Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Leone: Bollywood celebrities who welcomed parenthood with twins123Hot PicksMaharashtra Election ResultsBudget 2026Gold rate todayBank holiday todayBMC Election ResultsPublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingGracie HuntTravis KelceNBA Trade RumorsEdmonton OilersLinus UllmarkMaharashtra Civic Poll ResultsAustin Reaves Net WorthTua TagovailoaDana WhiteToto Wolff and Christian Horner Net Worth
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Friday that democratic institutions remained strong and relevant when they were transparent, inclusive, responsive and accountable to people.In his valedictory address to the 28th conference of Speakers and presiding officers of the Commonwealth, he said transparency fostered public trust by ensuring openness in decision-making, while inclusivity guaranteed every voice was heard and respected. “These principles sustain the legitimacy of democratic institutions and strengthen the enduring bond between the citizen and the state,” he said.Birla also called upon representatives to raise public concerns in a disciplined manner, stressing that consensus and dissent were both stren-gths of democracy but must be expressed within the framework of parliamentary propriety. He said the true relevance of parliaments was in their ability to respond to citizens’ expectations and aspirations, ensuring debates led to meaningful solutions.
