Lok Sabha attendance to be marked only from members’ seats: Om Birla

Why in news

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced a new rule requiring MPs to be physically present at their designated seats to mark attendance during the upcoming Budget Session.

Background

Speaker Om Birla announced the attendance rule change for the Lok Sabha. The rule aims to enhance accountability and transparency. The Speaker also commended the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly's practices for encouraging women's participation.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyLok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India
• PostOm Birla: Speaker of the Lok Sabha
• FactAttendance rule change to be effective during the upcoming Budget Session

For Mains

Q. Discuss how procedural changes in parliamentary attendance and participation mechanisms can enhance the accountability of elected representatives in a representative democracy.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Accountability mechanism: Transition from nominal presence to physical seat-based attendance to ensure active deliberation
• Gender inclusivity: Institutionalizing practices that facilitate women's participation in legislative bodies
• Legislative modeling: Adoption of state-level democratic practices by central parliamentary bodies

Keywords: Parliamentary accountability · Legislative transparency · Representative democracy · Gender mainstreaming · Procedural reforms

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