New Delhi, March 15 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Birla has written a letter to the leaders of political parties expressing grave concerns over the code of conduct of members in the Parliament, urging them to uphold the dignity of the democratic institution.

Referring to recent incidents of protests and uproar in the Chamber and the premises of Parliament, the Speaker said that the members have compromised the prestige of the Parliament.

He underscored the importance of the House as a place for discussion, consensus, dissent and dialogue and said that the responsibility of the members is to "maintain that dignity and prestige of all democratic institutions in the country."

"The Parliament of India is the supreme democratic institution represent...