Nagpur, Dec 13 (UNI) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari today asserted that students of political science regularly visit under the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association for training and through this platform, they get an opportunity to understand the legislative process and the parliamentary system.
“Democracy is enriched through such training and awareness. Therefore, awareness, training and research together form the three pillars of a prosperous democracy,” he said while speaking at the unveiling of second volume of a reference-rich book series published by the V. S. Page Parliamentary Training Centre, based on important Bills, resolutions and policies passed by the Legislative Council.
The book was released today at a function held in the Legislative Council Hall, at the hands of Minister Nitin Gadkari.
He said that the House which educated him for 18 years, enriched him with experience and gave him the opportunity to serve the nation, has once again given him the privilege of returning on this occasion.
This revived many memories associated with the House. The skill of extracting what is required for the development of the state through debate was taught by this very House.
Effective laws have been framed through discussions on legislation in the Legislative Council. While intense rule-based debates took place on various state issues, personal relationships were never strained. “This is the rich tradition of our democracy.”
“In a democracy, the Constitution defines rights and duties, creating equal opportunities for development. The legislature has upheld the finest democratic traditions. Through these books, the intellectual legacy of the House will reach the new generation. Therefore, everyone should read these volumes,” appealed Gadkari.
While, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that discussions held in legislative Houses during the law-making process are extremely important.
Mature and effective laws emerge from such deliberations. Laws framed through discussion clearly reflect the will and aspirations of the people and are certainly beneficial for public welfare.
He added that the architect of the Constitution, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, was a member of the Legislative Council.
The House has produced highly intelligent and experienced members whose wisdom has greatly benefited the law-making process.
A rich body of literature is now being created based on laws and policies passed by this House.
Maintaining records of legislative proceedings is extremely important, as the absence of records has caused us to lose many historical references.
“In Western countries, records are available, which is why we often refer to them. Although India’s democratic system is nearly two thousand years older, the lack of records limits available references. History has to be consciously compiled. Therefore, books that compile legislative speeches and enacted laws will always remain valuable historical documents,” expressed Chief Minister Fadnavis.
Present on the occasion were Chairman of the Legislative Council Prof. Ram Shinde, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Adv. Rahul Narwekar, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Chandrakant Patil, and Deputy Chairperson Dr. Neelam Gorhe and others dignitaries .
Awareness, training & research 3 pillars of a prosperous democracy: Gadkari
