Unparliamentary conduct erode people's faith in democracy: LS Speaker Birla

Unparliamentary behaviour and the use of undesirable words in political discourse erode people's faith in both democracy and democratic institutions, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Friday.

Birla said Parliament is for discussion and debate, not disruption, and lawmakers should be mindful of the fact that people are watching them".

Suggesting politicians to maintain "restrain and dignity" in their behaviour both inside and outside Parliament, Birla said the entire country looks up to public representatives for their conduct.

He was speaking at the valedictory session of the 19th Zone III Conference of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region here.

Responding to a question on remarks made by Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Birla said "undesirable" words in political discourse "erode people's faith" in democracy and democratic institutions.

"Incidents of unparliamentary behaviour and the use of undesirable words in politica