Lok Sabha Speaker Urges Rahul Gandhi to Uphold House Dignity

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla reminded Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi to adhere to procedural rules to maintain the dignity of the House. Specific reasons for this reminder were not clear, but the Speaker emphasized that many members are not meeting expected conduct standards, especially within familial member dynamics.

In a session on Wednesday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla issued a reminder to Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, urging adherence to parliamentary procedure and rules to uphold the dignity of the House.

Speaker Birla did not specify the triggers for his comments. However, he highlighted that the conduct of several members is lacking in maintaining high ethical standards, particularly regarding family member dynamics in the Parliament.

The Speaker reiterated the importance of members, notably the Leader of the Opposition, complying with Rule 349 which outlines the conduct expected in the House. This reminder underscores the Speaker's expectation for exemplary behavior from leaders.

(With inputs from agencies.)