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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top ministers extended warm birthday wishes to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday, lauding his contributions to upholding democratic values and ensuring the smooth functioning of the Parliament.

Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi praised Om Birla's leadership, emphasising his commitment to maintaining parliamentary decorum.

"Happy birthday to Om Birla ji, who has made a distinct identity as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha with his simple, easy, and efficient working style. Protecting democratic decorum and parliamentary dignity has been his top priority. May God grant him a healthy and long life," the Prime Minister wrote.

अपनी सरल, सहज और सक्षम कार्यशैली से लोकसभा अध्यक्ष के रूप में विशिष्ट पहचान बनाने वाले ओम बिरला जी को जन्मदिन की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। लोकतांत्रिक मर्यादा और संसदीय गरिमा की रक्षा उनकी सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता रही है। ईश्वर उन्हें स्वस्थ और सुदीर्घ जीवन प्रदान करे।@ombirlakota

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 23, 2024

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also conveyed his best wishes, highlighting the Speaker's role in enabling a productive legislative environment.

"Heartiest birthday wishes to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla ji. Under your chairmanship, the House is witnessing a golden period of public welfare schemes and policies. I pray to God for your healthy and long life," the Home Minister's post read.

लोकसभा अध्यक्ष श्री @ombirlakota जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। आपकी अध्यक्षता में सदन जनकल्याणकारी योजनाओं व नीतियों के स्वर्णिम कालखंड का साक्षी बन रहा है। ईश्वर से आपके स्वस्थ व सुदीर्घ जीवन की कामना करता हूँ।

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 23, 2024

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar extended wishes and appreciated Om Birla's leadership and dedication to democratic processes.

"Heartiest birthday wishes to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla ji. Your efficient leadership, effective management, and inspiring working style have further enriched the House and the democratic process. I wish you a long life and good health," EAM Jaishankar wrote in a post on X.

लोकसभा अध्यक्ष श्री ओम बिरला जी को जन्मदिन की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। आपके कुशल नेतृत्व, प्रभावी संचालन और प्रेरणादायक कार्यशैली ने सदन व लोकतांत्रिक प्रक्रिया को और समृद्ध किया है। मैं आपकी दीर्घायु और उत्तम स्वास्थ्य की कामना करता हूँ।@ombirlakota

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 23, 2024

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Born on November 23, 1962, Om Birla has been serving as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha since 19 June 2019, and he was re-elected for a second term in June 2024. He serves as a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Kota constituency in Rajasthan since 2014.