New Delhi, July 20 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday welcomed the Members of Parliament at the commencement of the Monsoon Session of the 18th Lok Sabha, describing the House as the "supreme temple of democracy" and calling for a spirit of "positive cooperation" among all members.

In a post on X, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla welcomed the members, noting that the morning rain in the capital served as a positive omen.

"The eighth session of the 18th Lok Sabha, the Monsoon Session, is commencing from today. As a blessing from Lord Indra, the rain that occurred in Delhi this morning has infused the atmosphere with renewed energy and freshness. In this auspicious environment, Parliament, as the nation's supreme democratic institution, is...