Delhi Assembly unveils 100-day report card; focus on digital, inclusive governance

The Delhi Legislative Assembly on Friday celebrated the completion of the first 100 days of its Eighth Assembly by releasing a comprehensive Report Card highlighting its key achievements, reforms, and citizen-centric initiatives. Themed ‘Virasat se Vikas ki Ore’, a journey from heritage to progress, the document was unveiled during a ceremonial event on the Assembly premises.

The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra as the Chief Guest. Speaker Vijender Gupta presided over the function, accompanied by Delhi’s Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Raj Singh, Deputy Speaker Mohan Singh Bisht, and Chief Whip Abhay Verma.

Praising the Assembly’s transformation, Malhotra described the Report Card as a “reflection of remarkable accomplishments” and noted a significant improvement in the conduct of House proceedings under Speaker Gupta. “Not once have we witnessed the kind of disruptions that had become routine in the past decade,” he said. He lauded Gupta for upholding democratic traditions and ensuring equal space for the Opposition. Recalling his earlier years in public life, Malhotra credited Gupta’s mentorship during their time in the MCD for shaping his approach to parliamentary responsibility.

Speaker Vijender Gupta, in his address, reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to transparency, sustainability, and cultural preservation. He said the Report Card goes beyond recording legislative performance, it reflects a shift toward inclusive, participatory governance. He highlighted several major milestones from the Assembly’s first 100 days, including the implementation of the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) to enable a paperless legislature and the laying of the foundation stone for a 500 kW solar power plant to promote green governance.

The Speaker also spoke about the modernisation of the Assembly Library into a state-of-the-art digital knowledge hub, and the introduction of a heritage conservation plan aimed at preserving the Assembly’s architectural and historical value. A number of new initiatives were launched to strengthen people’s participation, including the institution of a “Best MLA Award” to encourage legislative excellence, orientation programmes for newly elected MLAs, and cultural celebrations such as Hindu New Year and Mahavir Jayanti.

In keeping with its democratic spirit, the Assembly paid tributes to national figures like Dr BR Ambedkar and Shaheed Bhagat Singh and expanded its national and international outreach by hosting delegations from Odisha, Jharkhand, and Ethiopia. The Assembly also intensified civic engagement by organising youth-centric events like the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament and health awareness initiatives such as International Thalassemia Day.

Gupta concluded by stating that the Report Card is symbolic of the Assembly’s holistic approach to progress, inclusivity and participatory legislation.