The Speaker of , , has emphasised the importance of respect for and Members of in ensuring a functioning democracy.

Speaking on the Floor of on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, he stated that without respect for and its members, democracy itself is at risk.

He noted that parliamentarians are the protectors of the rights and dignities of the people, and if they themselves are disrespected, the foundation of the country is compromised. "There is no democracy without respect for and parliamentarians; there is no democracy.

We are the protectors of the rights and the dignities of our people. "If we ourselves are endangered species, then nothing is left for our country.