Om Birla calls for developing Delhi Vidhan Sabha as 'model' Assembly

Lok Sabha Speaker urges Delhi MLAs to embrace technology, develop Assembly as model for efficient governance.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday (March 18, 2025) gave a call to develop the Delhi Vidhan Sabha as a "model" Assembly, and urged the newly-elected MLAs to upskill themselves with modern technology tools such as Artificial Intelligence.

Inaugurating a two-day orientation programme for Delhi MLAs at the Vidhan Sabha, Mr. Birla said people have high expectations from the legislators and the new government in the capital.

"Delhi as the national capital is like a 'Mini India', representing diversity of people from different states living here with diverse languages, culture and religion. Its a big responsibility to meet their expectations and solve their problems by ensuring infrastructure development and social welfare," Mr. Birla said.

The orientation programme will be helpful in learning ways to fulfil the high expectations of people from their MLAs and the new government, he said.

The inaugural session was also attended by Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Leader of Opposition in Assembly Atishi, Deputy Speaker Mohan Singh Bisht and the MPs from Delhi.

Stating that a good orator is also the best listener, Mr. Birla urged the MLAs to spend time participating in the legislative business of the Assembly.

"Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be used for capacity building and efficiency. One can ensure better dialogue and communication with more use of technology," he said.