410 public representatives take part marking 75 years of Rajasthan Assembly
Jaipur, July 15
The 'Amrit Utsav', commemorating the glorious 75-year democratic journey of the Rajasthan Assembly, commenced on Wednesday in the Assembly House.
Former MLAs were visibly emotional as they returned to the Assembly chamber, making the reunion of sitting and former legislators a truly memorable occasion.
The historic event attracted attention not only across Rajasthan but throughout the country, with public representatives and dignitaries praising Speaker Vasudev Devnani for his unique initiative.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan described the initiative undertaken by Speaker Vasudev Devnani as truly unique, calling the gathering of sitting and former MLAs a "historic occasion".
He noted that the event rose above partisan politics, with legislators from all political parties describing it as an unforgettable experience.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla hailed the event as a legislative 'Mahakumbh' of public representatives.
He said Speaker Vasudev Devnani's positive vision in conceptualising and organising such a grand gathering deserved the highest appreciation.
Calling the occasion extraordinary, Om Birla added that it was the first event of its kind in the history of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.
MLAs and former MLAs from across the state expressed their delight at participating in the historic reunion. They unanimously praised Devnani's initiative, describing the event as memorable and unprecedented.
A total of 410 public representatives attended the first-of-its-kind gathering in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.
The participants included 237 former MLAs, 163 sitting MLAs, and 10 additional former MLAs who joined despite not having pre-registered.
During the event, former and sitting legislators reflected on the Assembly's rich democratic traditions, shared their experiences, recalled their contributions to public life, and offered suggestions for strengthening the institution in the years ahead.
— IANS
Reader Comments
"I'm really impressed by Speaker Devnani's initiative. Getting 410 public representatives together, including 237 former MLAs, is a logistical triumph! But I hope this camaraderie translates into better governance and actual development for Rajasthan. Elections ke time toh sab bhai-bhai, but development work should be continuous."
"Fascinating to see how democratic institutions evolve in different cultures. The fact that former MLAs were visibly emotional shows deep attachment to public service. This gathering above partisan politics is something the world could learn from."
"Sab theek hai, but 410 representatives for 75 years celebration? It's good that they remembered their roots, but I wish they focused equally on issues like water crisis in Rajasthan, unemployment, and education. Enjoy karo but kaam bhi karo! 🤔"
"Kudos to Speaker Devnani for organizing this historic 'Mahakumbh' of democracy! 237 former MLAs returning to the chamber must have been quite touching. This sets a great precedent for other state assemblies to celebrate their democratic heritage."
"Rajasthan Assembly ki 75 saal ki democratic journey - that's truly something to celebrate. But the real test is whether these 410 representatives will work together for Rajasthan's progress even after photo sessions end. Umeed hai ki yeh aage bhi sath milkar kaam karenge! 🙏"
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