![OM, AND THE ART OF KEEPING PEACE IN THE HOUSE](https://cdn.magzter.com/1574835453/1719697372/articles/wOsPxbh8Q1719714036389/OM-AND-THE-ART-OF-KEEPING-PEACE-IN-THE-HOUSE.jpg)
Birla, 62, returns to the high chair for a job that is bound to be much tougher, and trickier than in 2019.
His re-election is considered a milestone for a man from a modest background.
The ruling NDA government sees in Birla experience, efficiency and communication skills inside a House known for acrimonious debates and angry walkouts.
Birla's previous tenure was eventful. India's new Parliament was constructed and crucial legislations were passed the repeal of Article 370; Citizenship (Amendment) Act; three reformative laws replacing the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act; and 33% reservation for women in Parliament and legislative assemblies.
Critics, however, cite the Opposition charge that the NDA government pushed through with key legislations on the strength of its brute majority and by forsaking the tradition of due consultation inside Parliament.
Birla's second tenure will be a far tougher assignment.
One of the significant challenges will be managing a more assertive Opposition.
Already, the House has witnessed sharp reactions of Opposition leaders, including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, after President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint session of Parliament.
This story is from the June 30, 2024 edition of The Morning Standard.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the June 30, 2024 edition of The Morning Standard.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
![The Northeast: Where Disparate Hopes Collided](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/20402/1753941/U1CTOHBJu1720053432427/crp_THE-NORTHEAST-WHERE-DISPARATE-HOPES-COLLIDED.jpg)
The Northeast: Where Disparate Hopes Collided
BJP's poll performance in Assam & Arunachal Pradesh cannot be attributed to the same reason. Similarly, Congress victories in Nagaland & Manipur were driven by different passions
![Ruud Out In Round 2, Alcaraz, Gauff Advance On Rain-Hit Day](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/20402/1753941/M6oEvyQBR1720056673351/crp_RUUD-OUT-IN-ROUND-2-ALCARAZ-GAUFF-ADVANCE-ON-RAINHIT-DAY.jpg)
Ruud Out In Round 2, Alcaraz, Gauff Advance On Rain-Hit Day
CARLOS Alcaraz raced into the Wimbledon third round on Wednesday to set up a mouthwatering duel with fellow crowd-pleaser Frances Tiafoe as Japanese superstar Naomi Osaka returned to Centre Court for the first time in five years.
![Kamala Better Placed To Win Than Biden: CNN Poll](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/20402/1753941/SWzXX9pyZ1720055181422/crp_KAMALA-BETTER-PLACED-TO-WIN-THAN-BIDEN-CNN-POLL.jpg)
Kamala Better Placed To Win Than Biden: CNN Poll
Trump is ahead in poll and Harris is within striking distance of him
![Judicial Probe Into Hathras Stampede](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/20402/1753941/4zTFL2g1q1720051157776/crp_JUDICIAL-PROBE-INTO-HATHRAS-STAMPEDE.jpg)
Judicial Probe Into Hathras Stampede
Ex-Allahabad HC judge Brijesh Srivastava to head 3-member panel, submit report in 2 months; Yogi flags conspiracy angle
![Govt Committed To Amaravati, Naidu Says In White Paper](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/20402/1753941/gVjhLgSu11720057989620/crp_GOVT-COMMITTED-TO-AMARAVATI-NAIDU-SAYS-IN-WHITE-PAPER.jpg)
Govt Committed To Amaravati, Naidu Says In White Paper
THE TDP-led NDA government in the state is committed to rise to the challenge of building Amaravati, regain the trust of investors and clear legal hurdles in establishing the capital city, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu asserted as he released the white paper on Amaravati on Wednesday.
![Challenges In Making Indian Finance Climate-Resilient](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/20402/1753941/RH_aXyJFy1720053798933/crp_CHALLENGES-IN-MAKING-INDIAN-FINANCE-CLIMATERESILIENT.jpg)
Challenges In Making Indian Finance Climate-Resilient
ALL parts of the economy, including the financial sector, are vulnerable to climate risks.
![Convince Farmers To Open Shambhu Border, Haryana Min Urges Centre](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/20402/1753941/bmgnNVIDU1720057698227/crp_CONVINCE-FARMERS-TO-OPEN-SHAMBHU-BORDER-HARYANA-MIN-URGES-CENTRE.jpg)
Convince Farmers To Open Shambhu Border, Haryana Min Urges Centre
HARYANA Minister Aseem Goel has urged Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to convince the protesting farmers to open the Shambhu border near Ambala to alleviate the difficulties faced by the people.
!['Why should I quit', asks K'taka CM](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/20402/1753941/fnN0unE201720058431964/WHY-SHOULD-I-QUIT-ASKS-KTAKA-CM.jpg)
'Why should I quit', asks K'taka CM
Siddu rejects BJP demand over 'irregularities' in Mysuru Urban Development Authority sites
![BJP protests against Rahul Gandhi's remarks on 'Hindus' in Parliament](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/20402/1753941/sfmXSNPM41720057861919/BJP-PROTESTS-AGAINST-RAHUL-GANDHIS-REMARKS-ON-HINDUS-IN-PARLIAMENT.jpg)
BJP protests against Rahul Gandhi's remarks on 'Hindus' in Parliament
DELHI BJP leaders and workers on Wednesday staged a protest here over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks against the saffron party and sought an apology from him.
![Kejriwal's judicial custody extended](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/20402/1753941/cxSGCp31n1720057495373/KEJRIWALS-JUDICIAL-CUSTODY-EXTENDED.jpg)
Kejriwal's judicial custody extended
CM will remain in Tihar jail till July 12; custody of Sisodia, Kavitha also extended till July 25