The Decreasing Time Of Proceedings Of Legislatures Is Worrying, Om Birla Said In All India Presiding Officer Conference
The 86th All India Presiding Officers Conference was inaugurated in Lucknow. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed concern over the reduction in the time of proceedings of state assemblies and appealed for fair conduct by the presiding officers. Governor Anandiben Patel stressed the importance of democratic decorum and discussion on issues of public interest. Presiding officers from 28 states and 3 union territories are participating in the conference.