Legislatures training ground for political leadership: Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized that legislatures serve as essential training grounds for political leadership, urging members to prioritize reasoned debate over disruptions. He highlighted the need for transparency and accountability to maintain a healthy democracy.
Why it matters
The speech underscores the importance of parliamentary decorum and the role of elected representatives in fostering effective governance.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) said legislatures are the "training ground" for political leadership and urged members to learn about the issues raised in the House and uphold parliamentary traditions through meaningful debate and constructive participation.
Mr. Birla said leaders are not made by creating disruptions in the House but through reasoned arguments and informed discussions.
Addressing the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly's 75th foundation year celebrations , Mr. Birla said he had learnt parliamentary traditions from the Rajasthan Assembly and credited the House with shaping his legislative values.
"The speeches and debates held in legislatures become part of history and are studied for years. The more a member listens and studies, the better the member will be able to contribute," he said.
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