New Delhi: While chairing the plenary session of the 10th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) held in the Parliament House complex, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized on the use of technology to improve the efficiency and functioning of the legislatures. He also said that democratic institutions make governance more responsible and efficient by ensuring accountability and transparency of the executive.

He said that it is the responsibility of the public representatives and legislative bodies to resolve the challenges and obstacles coming in the way of inclusive development. In the convention organized on the topic 'Role of Legislative Bodies in Sustainable and Inclusive Development', the Lok Sabha Speaker said that the Constitution of India is the strongest example of the spirit of inclusive governance.

'The pace of development has increased due to historic laws'

He said that the historic laws passed by the Parliament of India have accelerated the pace of development in India and have made India's progress more inclusive, the benefits of which are reaching the last person in the society. Without the cooperation and support of legislative bodies, it would not be possible to build a self-reliant and developed India.

He urged the presiding officers and legislators to reflect on how far they have been successful in fulfilling the expectations and aspirations of the people as the legislative body of the country in the journey of the last seven decades. Without this introspection, the dream of inclusive development cannot be realized. Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh and presiding officers of state legislative bodies were also present on the occasion.