New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday launched the inaugural issue of ‘Vidhan-Chetna’, a quarterly journal of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, along with the momentous release of the proceedings of the Central Legislative Assembly (1924-1930) published in 89 volumes.

He said that the initiatives will provide a new direction to democratic discourse, parliamentary studies, research, and ideological dialogue.

“Dialogue, reasoning, and knowledge-based discussion are the true strength of democracy. It is believed that this historic publication will connect the new generation to their constitutional heritage, parliamentary traditions, and the values of nation-building, thereby making India’s democratic future even more empowered and enriched,” he said at the event held at the Delhi Assembly.

The event was also attended by Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, and legislators.

In a message on X, Birla said, “Participated in the launch ceremony of the 89 volumes of proceedings of the Central Legislative Assembly (1924-1930) and the inaugural issue of the quarterly magazine ‘Vidhan-Chetna’ in the historic premises of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, and addressed the program.”

“The publication by the Delhi Legislative Assembly of the proceedings of 407 historic meetings of the Central Legislative Assembly in 89 volumes and 32,376 pages is a unique and farsighted initiative to preserve India’s parliamentary heritage, democratic consciousness, and constitutional values,” he said.

These walls of the old secretariat have witnessed those historic deliberations, ideological churning, and resolutions for nation-building, the echoes of which can still be felt today in these invaluable proceedings and historic pages, said Birla.

“In these proceedings is reflected the invaluable imprint of the impartial presidential leadership of the first Indian President Shri Vithalbhai Patel Ji, the patriotism of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Ji, the resounding voice of Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai Ji, the fiery nationalist ideas of Vipin Chandra Pal Ji, the constitutional reflections of Madhav Shrihari Aney Ji, and the ideological churning of numerous great luminaries, he said on X.

Vithalbhai Patel was the first Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly, the precursor to the modern Lok Sabha.

The glorious tradition established by the valiant Vithalbhai Patel in upholding the presidential duty, impartiality, autonomy, and parliamentary decorum remains an inspiration for democratic institutions even today, said the Lok Sabha Speaker.

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said the landmark event represented a vital bridge between India’s rich parliamentary legacy and its contemporary legislative evolution.

Gupta, who chaired the event, said the ceremony underscored a deep commitment to preserving institutional history while fostering modern democratic discourse.

–IANS

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