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New Indian Express
2 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Amit Shah to release stamp on Vithalbhai Patel's legacy
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will release a special commemorative postal stamp marking the centenary of Vithalbhai Patel at the upcoming All India Speakers' Conference, officials said on Sunday. Patel was the first elected Indian President (Speaker) of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1925. Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said, 'Honouring our parliamentary pioneers is not just about remembering history, but also about drawing inspiration for the future. In this spirit, this stamp is being released as a centenary tribute to Vithalbhai Patel.' Shah will inaugurate the All India Speakers' Conference on August 24 at the Delhi Assembly, where 32 Speakers, Deputy Speakers, Chairmen, and Deputy Chairmen have confirmed their participation. This is the first time such an event is being held in the country. The inaugural session will take place on August 24 at 11 am. The session will also witness the release of a commemorative postage stamp by Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya M Scindia. The valedictory session on August 25 will be presided over by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The speakers conference will deliberate on significant issues such as constitutional foundations, the growth of democratic institutions, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence in parliamentary functioning.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Amit Shah to issue special postal stamp to commemorate Vithalbhai Patel
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to release a special postal stamp at the upcoming All India Speakers' Conference to commemorate the centenary of freedom fighter Vithalbhai Patel, assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Sunday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah. (ANI Grab) The conference is being organised by the Delhi Assembly and will be held on August 24 and 25. Patel was also the first elected Indian speaker of the central legislative assembly in 1925. 'Honouring our parliamentary pioneers is not just about remembering history, but also about drawing inspiration for the future. In this spirit, this stamp is being released as a centenary tribute to Vithalbhai Patel. Issued by the Ministry of Communications in collaboration with India Post, this special stamp will honour the distinguished parliamentary legacy and monumental contributions of Vithalbhai Patel,' Gupta said. The theme of the speakers' conference will be 'Virasat se Vikas ki Ore' (From heritage to development) and Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M Scindia will also join the event. Speaker Gupta said that earlier, on September 27, 1973, a commemorative postal stamp had been released on Patel's birth centenary. 'The release of this stamp will form an integral part of the All India Speakers' Conference 2025, which will bring together speakers, deputy speakers, chairpersons and deputy chairpersons from legislative assemblies and councils across the country. The conference will deliberate on important issues such as constitutional foundations, the growth of democratic institutions, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence in parliamentary functioning,' Gupta said.
United News of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Council Chamber: India's first Parliament House echoes legacy of freedom movement
Shimla, May 30 (UNI) Tucked away in the hills of Shimla, the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly building — known as the Council Chamber — stands as a silent witness to India's journey from colonial rule to democracy. Constructed between 1920 and 1925 during the British Raj, this grand structure originally served as the Central Legislative Assembly— the first Parliament House of India. Built at a cost of ₹10 lakh, the Council Chamber was not just a building but a political landmark of its time. It was here that Vithalbhai Patel, elder brother of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, made history in 1925 by becoming the first Indian President of the Assembly, defeating British candidate Frederick White by just two votes. His election marked a defining moment in India's legislative autonomy under British rule. The Assembly's Speaker's chair, crafted from fine teak, was a diplomatic gift from the Burmese government to the British — a relic that still occupies a place of pride in the House. The chamber also served as the venue for key developments that shaped India's democratic fabric, including the historic passing of the proposal to grant women the right to vote. Even the Quit India Movement, one of the most powerful calls for independence, found its early voice in this very hall — imbuing the site with revolutionary resonance. Today, the chamber continues to evolve with time. Modern legislative tools like zero hour and online committee participation have been introduced, marrying tradition with technology. The historic chamber received renewed attention today when the Government Assurances Committee of the Haryana Legislative Assembly, led by Chairman Bharat Bhushan Batra, paid a courtesy visit and toured the site, appreciating both its heritage and upkeep. UNI ML ARN PRS
