New Delhi [India], August 24 : Delhi Chief Minister on Sunday termed the inauguration of a two-day All India Speakers Conference in the national capital as a "historic day for the Indian democracy."
The Delhi CM further hailed Vittalbhai Patel, the first elected president of the Central Legislative Assembly and said he must have envisioned that Indians would sit in assemblies as true representatives of the people under the flag of independent India.
"Today is a historic day for our democracy. A hundred years ago, during the British era, for the very first time, an Indian of native origin became the Speaker of this Assembly complex. That moment must have ignited the first spark in the hearts of Indians--that even under British rule, an Indian could raise his voice and bring it to the floor of the House. Vitthalbhai must have envisioned that one day, when India attained independence, Indians would sit in such Assemblies as true representatives of the people under the flag of free India, guided by the Constitution, and shaping policies for the welfare of the nation and its citizens," Chief Minister Gupta said in her address to the gathering.
The Delhi CM asserted that no one criticised the decisions of Vittalbhai Patel as he laid the foundation of making India as "Mother of Democracy".
"No one ever criticised the decisions of Vitthalbhai Patel. It was he who laid the foundation for making India the "Mother of Democracy. An exhibition showcasing the glorious saga of his life has been set up here, and his invaluable contributions are being shared with every citizen," the Chief Minister said.
CM Rekha further lauded Union Home Minister Amit Shah stating that he presents himself as "voice of democracy" in the parliament. She mentioned that Shah has given Lok Sabha a new dimension and is consistently working with dedication to safeguard democracy.
The Delhi CM stressed that the Union Home Minister presents himself in the House as the voice of democracy.
"He has given the Lok Sabha a new dimension. The laws brought forward in the Monsoon Session to strengthen transparency in politics empower the entire House to take decisions in the interest of the people and the nation, ensuring India moves forward. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is consistently working with dedication to safeguard democracy and lead it ahead," she added.
The two-day conference at the Delhi Legislative Assembly began today with Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurating the event. The valedictory session will be presided over by Honourable Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
As per the Delhi CMO, a special postal stamp dedicated to the life and parliamentary contributions of Vithalbhai Patel was released. An exhibition and documentary on his life story are scheduled to be showcased.
The stamp is entitled "The Glorious Saga of Vithalbhai Patel", the exhibition will remain open to the public from August 26 to August 31.