Panaji, April 9 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday urged lawmakers to rise above personal and political interests, emphasising the importance of diligently and with integrity fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people they represent.

He highlighted that elected representatives are entrusted with the mandate to translate public expectations into concrete actions, strengthen democratic institutions, and ensure governance that is transparent, inclusive, and responsive.

Upholding citizens' trust, he noted, requires vision, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to public welfare--qualities essential for building a developed, equitable, and self-reliant nation. Birla made these remarks while inaugurating the First CPA India ...