Shimla: Before the commencement of the first day of the Monsoon Session, around 104 students from Convent of Jesus and Mary, Shelade, and Senior Secondary School, Deot, Tehsil Chopal, met Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania at Gate No. 1 of the Council Chamber.
During the interaction, the students asked questions about the proceedings of the House, functioning of the Legislative Assembly, the role of the Speaker, formation of the Assembly and the Council of Ministers. The Speaker answered their queries in detail.
Pathania said that India’s parliamentary system is based on a federal structure, with Parliament at the Centre and legislatures in the states. He said the primary responsibility of the Speaker is to conduct the proceedings of the House smoothly, for which cooperation from both the ruling and opposition sides is essential.
Addressing students pursuing legal studies, Pathania said they are the future advocates and judges of the country and have a responsibility to uphold democracy, the rule of law and the values of the Constitution. He highlighted the contribution of eminent leaders and lawyers such as Motilal Nehru, Vithalbhai Patel, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel and Dr. Rajendra Prasad to India’s freedom struggle.
He said the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly has a rich tradition and dignity, which continues to be recognised across the country. Pathania extended his best wishes to all the students and invited them to witness the proceedings of the House.
Deputy Chief Whip of the Himachal Pradesh Government, Kewal Singh Pathania, was also present on the occasion.
