New Delhi, June 30 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of the International Day of Parliamentarism, saying Parliament is the supreme expression of the people's aspirations, rights and trust, and plays a vital role in safeguarding democracy and citizens' rights.

In a post on X, Birla highlighted the significance of parliamentary institutions in strengthening democratic values and ensuring accountable governance.

"Heartfelt greetings to all elected representatives on International Day of Parliamentarism and to the world's democratic institutions. Parliament is the supreme expression of the people's aspirations, rights, and trust, where ideas are debated, policies are crafted, and the direction of the...