Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed the Opposition's 'disrespect' to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, saying that certain individuals with a dynastic and feudal mindset seek to confine democratic institutions within their own limited spheres.
Modi's letter to Birla underlined India's abiding democratic values, the spirit of Parliament and the role of the Speaker and India's strength in democratic institutions.
The PM hit back at the Opposition, which had moved five no-confidence motions against constitutional functionaries in the last two years.
He praised Birla for his statement that no one in the House stands above the rules and said the greatest strength of Indian democracy lies in its constitutional institutions.
Modi reiterated that the fundamental essence of Parliament lies in dialogue, reasoned argument, and deliberation, and every viewpoint must be given the opportunity for expression.
He praised Birla for giving chances to maximum number of lawmakers to speak in the House and reminded that the essence of democracy lies precisely in ensuring that opportunities are not restricted to a select few.
