Legislative debates must focus on solutions, not criticism: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla addressed newly elected MLAs in West Bengal, emphasizing the need for constructive, solution-oriented legislative debates. He urged legislators to prioritize public welfare and reasoned discourse over mere criticism to strengthen democratic institutions.
Why it matters
It underscores the importance of parliamentary decorum and the role of young, first-time legislators in shaping effective governance.
Legislative debates in the Houses must focus on solutions, not merely criticism, said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday (July 3, 2026), launching a two-day orientation programme for the MLAs of West Bengal Assembly.
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