Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/11/1962 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | Kota, Rajasthan, India |
Latest News about Om Birla
11/08/2026
Om Birla appealed to opposition parties to end their protests in Parliament after the government agreed to hold a discussion on student protests and a statement by the home minister. The appeal was made during a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee, but the disruptions continued.
11/03/2026
The Lok Sabha rejected the opposition’s no-confidence motion against Om Birla by voice vote after debate in the House. The defeat of the motion allowed him to continue as Speaker.
10/02/2026
Om Birla stepped away from presiding over the Lok Sabha after the opposition moved a no-confidence motion seeking his removal. Parliamentary officials said he would not sit in the Speaker’s chair until the motion was settled, in line with constitutional procedure.
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Bio/Wiki
| Om Birla is an Indian politician from Rajasthan and a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is the 17th and current Speaker of the Lok Sabha, having first assumed office on June 19, 2019, and was re-elected to the position in 2024. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper (Semi Bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Govt. Commerce College, Kota, Rajasthan, India | Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, Rajasthan |
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| Educational Qualification | Master degree in Commerce |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism | ||||
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| Caste | Baniya (Vaishya) | ||||
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| Hobbies | Watching cricket, listening to music |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Wife | Dr. Amita Birla |
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| Children | |
| Father | Shrikrishna Birla |
| Mother | Shakuntala Devi |
Career
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
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| Political Journey |
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| Current Position | 17th Speaker of the Lok Sabha (since June 19, 2019; re-elected in 2024) |
| Constituency | Kota-Bundi |
| Parliamentary Roles | Member of Standing Committee on Energy; Member of Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment; Member of Committee on Petitions |
Favourites
| Sports | Cricket |
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Style Quotient
| Cars Collection | Maruti Wagon R, Maruti Ritz, Optra |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/om_birla/ | |
| https://x.com/ombirlakota |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Birla began his political involvement in childhood and has been active in politics. He has been a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and served as Vice-Chairman of the National Co-operative Consumer Federation Limited. | |
| 2. He served as Chairman of CONFED, Jaipur from June 1992 to June 1995. During his first term as a Member of Parliament, he was on the Standing Committee on Energy and Committee on Petitions and Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. | |
| 3. In addition to his political role, Birla is known for his philanthropic endeavors. He initiated programs like Paridhan (2012) to provide clothes and books for the vulnerable. He also launched blood donation drives, a free meal program, and a medicine bank offering free medicine for the needy. | |
| 4. In the 2014 General Elections, he defeated Ijyaraj Singh of the Indian National Congress, a member of Kota's royal family. On June 19, 2019, Birla assumed office as the 17th Speaker of the Lok Sabha. | |
| 5. He served as Chairman of CONFED, Jaipur from June 1992 to June 1995. During his tenure as a Member of Parliament, he was on the Standing Committee on Energy and Committee on Petitions and Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. | |
| 6. He is the first person to be re-elected as Lok Sabha Speaker in 20 years and one of only two Lok Sabha Speakers to be re-elected twice. | |
| 7. During his tenure in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from 2003-2008, he served as Parliamentary Secretary (MoS rank) in the Rajasthan Government. | |
| 8. He launched the 'Green Kota Van Abhiyan' to plant approximately one lakh trees in Kota to combat pollution and reduce greenery loss. | |
| 9. He led a mission in the Sahiya tribal area of Bara district, Rajasthan, to eliminate malnutrition and semi-unemployment. |