Amid disruptions, Birla asks govt, Opposition to arrive at common ground to let House function
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has urged the government and the Opposition to find common ground to end parliamentary disruptions. The stalemate involves demands for a response from the Home Minister regarding student protests and allegations of embezzlement at the Ram Temple.
Why it matters
Legislative gridlock prevents the passage of critical bills and undermines the accountability of the executive branch in a democratic system.
Expressing anguish over repeated disruption of proceedings, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) asked the government and the Opposition to arrive at a common ground so that the House can debate on key Bills that bring far-reaching changes in the country.
Making a statement in the House amid noisy Opposition protests, Mr. Birla said the government has agreed to the Opposition's demand on a response from Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the police action here against students protesting against the NEET paper leak on July 20.
Mr. Birla said other issues raised by the Opposition can also be discussed, provided the House functions without disruptions.
He said the government has to run the House and the Opposition and Treasury benches have to arrive at a common ground and engage in constructive discussion.
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