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Disruptions and deadlocks during House meetings not conducive to democracy, Om Birla

Lucknow, Jan 21 (UNI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Wednesday that constant disruptions and planned deadlocks in the House are not conducive to the country's democracy. "When the House is disrupted, the greatest harm is suffered by the citizen whose problem was to be discussed," he said.
He said the need of the hour is to strengthen the culture of discussion and dialogue, not disruption. Birla was speaking at a press conference after addressing the concluding session of the 86th All India Presiding Officers' Conference held at the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Building, Lucknow. The conference was held from January 19 to 21.
Birla said that to make the country's legislatures more effective, responsive, and public-friendly, a Legislative Index will be created to promote healthy competition among legislatures across the country. He emphasised that it is essential that state legislatures meet for a minimum of 30 days a year to provide an effective platform for public expectations and aspirations.
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