Chhattisgarh Assembly is an example of democratic traditions: Chief Minister Sai

Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly created history of discipline and ideals in parliamentary traditions: Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh

Raipur 24 March 2025: Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, while extending a warm welcome to the President of India, Smt. Draupadi Murmu on behalf of the people of the state on the occasion of the silver jubilee celebrations of Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly today, said that it is the good fortune of all of us that when Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly is celebrating its glorious 25 years, the first citizen of the country is present among us. He said that the silver jubilee of Chhattisgarh, formed in the year 2000 under the leadership of Bharat Ratna late Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, coincidentally falls in his birth centenary year, which we are celebrating as Atal Nirman Varsh. Chief Minister Sai said that the 25-year journey of our Legislative Assembly is a symbol of the strong traditions of democracy. Chhattisgarh has strengthened the Indian democracy that has been going on since the Vedic period with its works. Serious discussions on public welfare issues in the House, strong deliberations and decisions taken in a healthy environment, enrich our parliamentary culture. He said that Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha has given priority not only to legislative work but also to the leadership development of the representatives. Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai said that our Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji says that the process of learning should continue. Recently, the Public Leadership Program organized for the members of the Vidhan Sabha at IIM Raipur is an example of this, where training was given on important aspects of leadership and administration. He said that we all are committed to building a developed India and a developed Chhattisgarh.

Welcoming President Smt. Draupadi Murmu, Vidhan Sabha Speaker Dr. Raman Singh said that Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha has the honour that for the third time the President of India has addressed the House. Earlier, late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil have addressed the Vidhan Sabha. He described the simple, struggling and inspirational life of President Murmu Ji as a source of inspiration for the women, public representatives and youth of the country. He described the 25-year journey of Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha as a journey of strengthening democratic values. He said that a tradition of ‘self-discipline’ was established in the House, where the members set an example for the whole country by following the rules made by themselves.

Dr. Singh informed that Chhattisgarh Assembly has made a national and international identity in the field of parliamentary activities. He mentioned that Chhattisgarh Assembly passed the Public Service Guarantee Act in 2011, and the Food Security Act in 2012, which are symbols of Antyodaya and inclusive development. Dr. Raman Singh informed that soon the Assembly will shift to the new building in Naya Raipur. He described the presence of the President as an indelible chapter in the memories of the House. He said that in the Assembly, public representatives and journalists who perform excellently in the House are regularly given awards and honours, which strengthen the democratic consciousness. Leader of Opposition Dr. Charandas Mahant heartily welcomed the President of India, Smt. Draupadi Murmu, and described her as a symbol of struggle, simplicity and service. He said that the life of the President is an inspiration for the whole country. Describing the presence of President Smt. Murmu as historic, he expressed his gratitude and said that taking inspiration from her words, we all will work together for the development of Chhattisgarh. On this occasion, Governor Ramen Deka released the Legislative Assembly Member Reference Booklet and presented the first copy of the booklet to President Smt. Draupadi Murmu. All the ministers of the cabinet and all the members of the Legislative Assembly were present on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee celebrations.