This comprehensive biography details the life and career of Om Birla, the prominent Indian politician and current Speaker of the Lok Sabha. From his early political involvement to his significant contributions to Indian politics, we explore his journey.

Wiki/Biography

Om Birla was born on November 23, 1962, in Kota, Rajasthan, India. He’s been involved in politics since a young age, starting as a volunteer with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist organization. His education includes a Master’s degree in Commerce from Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer, after attending Govt. Commerce College, Kota.

Physical Appearance

• Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
• Eye Colour: Black
• Hair Colour: Salt & Pepper

Family & Caste

Om Birla hails from a Vaishya (Baniya) family.

Parents & Siblings

His parents are Shrikrishna Birla and Shakuntala Devi. Information regarding his siblings is unavailable.

Wife & Children

He’s married to Dr. Amita Birla and they have two daughters: Akansha, a chartered accountant, and Anjali, who successfully passed the civil services exam on her first attempt in 2019.

Other Relatives

His son-in-law, Anish Rajani, is a businessman.

Career

Birla’s political career began in 1987 when he became the district president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). He steadily rose through the ranks, becoming the state president in 1991 and national vice-president in 1997. His entry into the Rajasthan State Assembly was in 2003, representing Kota South. He served as Minister of State for parliamentary affairs from 2004 to 2008.

He was re-elected to the assembly in 2008 and 2013. His successful 2014 Lok Sabha election marked his transition to national politics. During his first term, he served on key committees. His re-election in 2019 led to his appointment as the 17th Speaker of the Lok Sabha. His recent victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections secured his third term. He was subsequently elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha on June 26, 2024.

Favourites

• Sport: Cricket
• Politicians: Narendra Modi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Salary/Net Worth

As Lok Sabha Speaker, his monthly salary is ₹1,25,000 plus allowances. In 2019, his net worth was approximately ₹4.83 crore.

Facts

• He is closely associated with Amit Shah and Narendra Modi.
• He served as vice-chairman of the National Co-operative Consumer Federation Limited.
• He chaired CONFED Jaipur from June 1992 to 1995.
• Beyond politics, he’s known for humanitarian work, initiating welfare programs like “Paridhan” (clothing and book distribution) and blood donation drives, a free meal program and a free medicine bank.

Key Political Milestones