Om Birla Re-Elected Lok Sabha Speaker: A Closer Look At His Journey

By Rajni Pandey | June 26, 2024

Re-election as LS Speaker

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Political Affiliation

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MP Since 2014

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1st Term as LS Speaker

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Early Political Career

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Educational Background

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Personal Life

[{"selector":"#anim-a572107f-cf04-45ca-a182-762cd819e4c3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Born on 23 November 1962 in Kota, Rajasthan, Om Birla is married to Dr. Amita Birla, and they have two daughters. He is known for his down-to-earth personality. Image Credit: PTI