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Rajasthan Assembly Hosts Key Meet to Strengthen Legislative Committees

The Rajasthan Assembly is hosting the second meeting of the Committee of Presiding Officers, chaired by Narendra Singh Tomar, to review and strengthen the committee system of legislative bodies across the country. The committee comprises Speakers from seven states, including Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, and West Bengal. Delegates have arrived in Jaipur for the meeting at the Constitution Club, which will be followed by a cultural programme and banquet attended by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. The visiting Speakers will also tour the fully digitised Rajasthan Legislative Assembly and the Assembly Museum.

Key Points: Presiding Officers' Committee Meets in Jaipur

  • Second meeting of Presiding Officers' Committee in Jaipur
  • Chaired by Narendra Singh Tomar
  • Focus on strengthening legislative committee systems
  • Delegates from 7 states attend
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Raj: Second meeting of Presiding Officers' Committee to be held tomorrow in Jaipur at Constitution Club

Rajasthan Assembly hosts the second meeting of the Committee of Presiding Officers, chaired by Narendra Singh Tomar, to review and strengthen legislative committee systems.

"The high-level committee aims to enhance the effectiveness and functioning of legislative committees. - Vasudev Devnani"

Jaipur, May 5

The Rajasthan Assembly will host the second meeting of the Committee of Presiding Officers, constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to review and strengthen the committee system of legislative bodies across the country.

Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani said on Monday that the high-level committee aims to enhance the effectiveness and functioning of legislative committees.

The committee comprises Speakers of the Legislative Assemblies of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, and West Bengal.

The first meeting was held in Bhopal.

The committee is chaired by Narendra Singh Tomar. Other members include Satish Mahana, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Surama Padhy, and Mingma Norbu Sherpa.

Speaker Devnani met Narendra Singh Tomar at the Constitution Club to review arrangements for the meeting scheduled on Monday.

Delegates from Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim have arrived in Jaipur to attend the meeting.

Principal Secretary of the Rajasthan Assembly, Bharat Bhushan Sharma, welcomed the dignitaries at the airport and the Constitution Club.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Constitution Club.

A cultural programme and banquet will follow, which will be attended by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.

Guests will experience Rajasthan's traditional cuisine and folk performances.

Devnani said the visiting Speakers will tour the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, including its fully digitised, paperless House.

Each MLA is equipped with a tablet for accessing proceedings digitally.

Delegates will also visit the Assembly Museum, which showcases Rajasthan's political and cultural history through digital exhibits, including the Constitution Gallery and Vande Mataram Gallery.

A visit to Khatu Shyam Temple has been arranged for the visiting Speakers.

Earlier, Narendra Singh Tomar offered prayers at the Salasar Balaji Temple and Khatu Shyam Temple during his visit.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see so many state Speakers coming together. The committee system is often overlooked but crucial for oversight. I hope they come up with practical reforms, not just another talk shop.
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Kavya N
Wasting taxpayer money on temple visits and cultural programs while people are struggling with inflation? Should focus on actual work like passing bills and improving governance. Just saying.😕
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Michael C
The digitisation of the Assembly is impressive. Each MLA having a tablet for proceedings sounds like a smart move towards transparency. Let's see if it reduces the usual chaos in debates!
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Rohit L
First meeting was in Bhopal, now in Jaipur - they're getting good darshan and food! But seriously, strengthening committees is long overdue. Hope they also focus on empowering opposition voices in these committees. 🙏

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