Former Union Minister Smriti Irani voiced robust support for Speaker Om Birla, emphasizing that women parliamentarians enjoy unfettered equality in Lok Sabha proceedings. From her extensive 10-year parliamentary journey, Irani observed Birla’s consistent efforts to provide every woman MP—irrespective of political affiliation or regional origin—a platform to articulate ideas and influence India’s political discourse.
Recounting personal experiences, she stressed that Birla fosters an environment where women contribute substantively without bias. This approach has elevated women’s roles in Parliament, mirroring the central government’s women-centric policies under PM Modi.
Maintaining parliamentary decorum is paramount, Irani noted, citing Birla’s adept handling of disruptions during the PM’s post-budget speech. His balanced interventions prevented escalation.
Irani extolled the Union Budget’s focus on the poor and common citizens, crafted with meticulous care. Opposition’s blanket rejection ignores its benefits. In Surat’s professional forum, involving textile experts, CAs, jewelers, and MSME entrepreneurs, the gathering showered accolades on both the budget and PM’s leadership.
Public acclaim like this validates policy excellence, Irani asserted, while decrying the opposition’s failure to engage constructively, ensuring their marginalization.