New Delhi, Jan 9: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is currently on a tour of Britain, which includes visits to Scotland and Guernsey Island. During his tour, he met with former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday and exchanged views on a wide range of issues, including their historical ties, shared values of parliamentary democracy, and people-to-people contacts.
London, January 9: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasised the longstanding and deep relationship between India and the UK, noting that both nations share a commitment to democracy and democratic values. He expressed his hope that the strategic ties between the two countries will be further strengthened in the future.
London, January 9: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended a reception held in his honour at India House in London on Wednesday, where he addressed and interacted with the Indian diaspora. India's High Commissioner to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, was also present.
London, Jan 9: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has expressed confidence that his visit to London would further strengthen the deep-rooted friendly ties between the Parliaments of both India and the UK as well as the people of both countries.
By Nishant Ketu, New Delhi, January 8: The first meeting of the Joint Committee of Parliament to examine Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 convened on Wednesday, marking the beginning of an intense debate between ruling and opposition parties over the proposed legislation.
Dharamshala, January 8: Gyalo, a prominent Tibetan activist, educational sociologist, and expert on China's assimilation policies in Tibet, visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile in Dharamshala and highlighted several Chinese threats to Tibet, as per Central Tibetan Administration.
New Delhi, January 8: The first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 'One Nation, One Election' will begin on Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM in Delhi.
London, January 8: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the Dr Ambedkar Museum in London on Tuesday and called it a "profound tribute" to the life and legacy of the architect of the Indian constitution. Birla praised the museum as a "living memorial," celebrating Ambedkar's tireless work for social justice, equality, and the empowerment of marginalised communities.
New Delhi, January 7: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday embarked on a five-day official visit to United Kingdom (UK), Scotland and Guernsey, an official statement said.
New Delhi, January 7: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is on an official visit to United Kingdom (UK), Scotland and Guernsey from January 7-11, 2025.