New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker About Birla He was praised for his calmness, impartiality and leadership after a motion of no confidence against him was defeated in the House of Representatives. Prime Minister Modi also praised him for maintaining decorum in Parliament and ensuring dignity of democratic institutions.Prime Minister Modi wrote in the letter: “The motion of no confidence moved against you by the House has been rejected by the House. Just as the House clearly rejected this political act, I also congratulate the members of the House for this. I listened carefully to your speech in the House after the motion was rejected. The balance, patience and clarity you displayed while referring to the history of parliament, the responsibility of the Speaker and the supremacy of rules were impressive.” I commend you for that. “
Prime Minister Modi further praised the Speaker for upholding democratic norms, stressing that “no one in the House is above the rules”. “The responsibility of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is not only to preside over the proceedings but also to uphold the traditions, rules and dignity of the institution. You have made it clear that no one in the House is above the rules, a message that reiterates the core ethos of our democracy,” PM Modi wrote.Prime Minister Modi also acknowledged that democratic institutions often face challenges when new voices emerge and said Birla has always broadened the spirit of democracy by ensuring equal opportunities for all members, especially young and new parliamentarians. “The way you discharged your duties even under difficult circumstances is truly inspiring,” Modi wrote.
‘Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your inspiring words’: Om Birla responds to PM Modi’s letter
Replying to Prime Minister Modi’s letter, Om Birla thanked him for his courage and said the letter reflected his firm belief in parliamentary rules, traditions and democratic values.Sharing the letter in a post on Birla further expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for his inspiring remarks. “This message of yours transcends party lines and will inspire all elected representatives in Parliament, State Legislatures and local bodies and will further strengthen the strong moral foundation of our democracy built by our freedom fighters and members of the Constituent Assembly. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your inspiring words,” he wrote.Om Birla expressed “deep concern” over display of banners, placards, posters and use of certain language by some MPs in the House. In a letter to all MPs, he urged leaders of all political parties to ensure discipline and high ethical conduct among their members. “The way banners, placards and posters are displayed, the language used and the conduct and conduct within the Chamber and Houses of Parliament are matters of deep concern to all of us. This situation requires serious reflection and analysis from all of us, individually and collectively,” he wrote. “The Parliament of India is the highest democratic institution representing the sovereign aspirations of the country’s 1.4 billion citizens… As members of the country’s highest democratic institution, our responsibility to uphold the dignity and prestige of all democratic institutions in the country becomes even greater,” he further wrote.The no-confidence motion, supported by 118 opposition MPs, was filed in response to accusations of favoritism against Birla. The lawsuit against him lasted nearly 12 hours of heated arguments over two days. With Speaker Birla absent from the discussion, BJP MP Jagdambikar Pal, who presides over the House, announced that the motion had been rejected by a voice vote amid protests and slogans from opposition members demanding an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah.After the motion was defeated, Bella returned to the chair on Thursday and addressed the House.“The Lok Sabha represents the sovereign will of 1.4 billion citizens of India. Each MP carries the mission of billions of citizens and the hope of resolving their problems, poverty and aspirations,” he said. Birla stressed that he always seeks to conduct proceedings in a fair, disciplined and balanced manner, providing opportunity to all members while maintaining the dignity of the House.
