New Delhi : Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today said that as the world’s largest democracy, India has successfully embraced parliamentary democracy despite its vast diversity. Shri Birla added that after independence, India adopted parliamentary democracy, and now, the nation is celebrating 75 glorious years of the Constitution. Shri Birla observed that in these 75 years, the nation has faced numerous crises and challenges, but has always resolved them through dialogue and discussion.
Shri Birla was addressing the members of the Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh (ABRSM) in the Parliament House Complex.
Shri Birla said that parliamentary democracy is not only regarded as the most effective form of governance but has also been an integral part of Indian traditions and culture. He added that democracy has always been a cornerstone of Indian society and has propelled the nation forward both economically and socially. Shri Birla noted that Constitution makers laid the foundation of democracy in India, which we have continuously strengthened over the years. Talking about the rapid changes in technology, services, or education, he underlined that it is crucial to ensure that one contributes to nation-building while upholding democratic values. He added that teachers play an essential role in nation-building.
Mentioning the national goal of Viksit Bharat, Shri Birla said that fulfillment of this goal lies with our educators and experts who are at the forefront of integrating the principles of democracy into students’ thoughts and practices. Shri Birla noted that our educational institutions, such as IITs and NITs, are not only leaders in spreading knowledge but have also provided solutions to many of the world’s challenges. That is why we must ensure that our students develop the ability to align with the global context and rapidly changing technologies. He added that teachers play an important role in realizing the resolve of Viksit Bharat. He observed that teachers not only impart knowledge but also guide students by sharing their experiences and ideas, giving them a new direction.
Speaking about the efforts to make India the largest technology and innovation hub in the world, Shri Birla called for further enhancement of national capabilities, particularly in innovation and research. Shri Birla also informed about the active use of technological innovations in the working of the Parliament. Mentioning the simultaneous interpretation into 22 Indian languages and the digitization of all debates in Parliament from 1947 to the present, he added that these steps have not only improved the efficiency of parliamentary work but has also made Parliament of India a technologically advanced institution.
The Visit was organized by the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE).
