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Himachal Pradesh Assemblys historic Council Chamber completes 100 years
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 20 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly's historic Council Chamber on Wednesday completed 100 years since its establishment, with Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania describing it as a 'living witness to the history of democracy" where decisions taken have given 'a new direction" to India's politics and on the occasion, Pathania said the chamber has been a silent spectator to many historic events from the British era to the present day. 'This building is not merely a structure of stone, but an integral part of India's democratic journey. Democratic values were established here, which gave a new direction to society," he said while speaking with the of the building began in 1920 and was completed on August 20, 1925. At the time, the Government of India Act, 1919, had come into effect, under which the British Indian Government comprised 145 members – 104 elected and the rest nominated. The summer sessions of the Legislative Assembly were held in Shimla during that was in this chamber that Vitthalbhai Patel was elected the first Indian President (then referred to as the 'President" of the Council) and where the proposal to grant women the right to vote was noted that the Speaker's chair he occupies today once bore the symbol of the Crown during the British Raj. 'After Independence, the national emblem of the Ashoka Pillar was placed there," he said, adding that the chamber stands as a symbol of India's political evolution.'From here, democratic values were established, giving society a new direction," Pathania Speaker also reflected on the functioning of the state legislature, pointing out that Himachal Pradesh's Assembly sessions run longer than those in most other states. 'In many large states, the Assembly does not function even for 15-20 days in a year. Here, we have longer and more substantive sessions," he urged both the Treasury benches and the Opposition to engage in debates with seriousness and decorum. 'I expect both sides to maintain dignity and have meaningful discussions," he centenary celebration is expected to be followed by a series of events highlighting the chamber's legacy and its role in shaping parliamentary democracy in India. (ANI)
India Gazette
28-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to inaugurate annual conference of CPA India Region Zone-II at Dharamshala
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate the Annual Conference of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-II at Tapovan in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala on Monday, 30 June, 2025, a release said on Saturday. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh; Harivansh, Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha; Kuldeep Singh Pathania; Speaker, Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly; Jai Ram Thakur, Leader of Opposition in Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly; Harshwardhan Chauhan, Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Himachal Pradesh and other dignitaries will grace the Inaugural Session. The theme of the Conference is: 'Good Governance in the Digital Era: Managing Resources, Defending Democracy, and Embracing Innovation' During the two days Conference featuring a series of plenary sessions and discussions on significant legislative and constitutional topics, the dignitaries will deliberate on the following topics: Role of Legislatures in Managing the State Resources vis-a-vis Development of the State, Provisions as to Disqualification on Grounds of Defection under 10th Schedule of the Article 102 (2) & 191(2) and Usage of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Legislatures. The valedictory session on July 1 will be graced by Shiv Pratap Shukla, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, who will address the gathering and deliver the concluding remarks. A spiritual highlight of the event will be a special interaction with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, bringing a moment of peace and reflection to the proceedings. The Conference aims to serve as a vital platform for strengthening democratic institutions, sharing best practices, and exploring innovative approaches to governance and legislative functioning in the contemporary era. (ANI)
