Students gain insight into parliamentary proceedings during visit to Vidhan Sabha

More than 200 students from Government Senior Secondary Schools in Parchhod, Baneta, Samot (Bhatiyat) and Pandit Sant Ram Government College, Baijnath, visited the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on December 5 to witness the proceedings of the House. Kushboo and Akshita, students of Class XII Samote, were seen keenly listening to the exhaustive debate on Himcare during the morning session.

Before the session, the students interacted with Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania, engaging in an informative discussion on the parliamentary system, constitutional framework, the significance of the Speaker’s post, and the role and powers of the Cabinet. Baijnath MLA Kishori Lal was also present during the interaction.

Pathania expressed happiness over the growing interest of youth in democratic processes, stating that such enthusiasm reflected a bright future for Indian democracy. He said that the Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha were the highest temples of democracy, where the country’s direction and policies were shaped. Emphasising that only the Parliament and state assemblies held the authority to make laws under the Constitution, he explained how members of both Houses were elected by voters.

He reminded the students of the sacrifices made by freedom fighters, due to whom India enjoyed its democratic rights. Pathania also briefed them on the day’s proceedings and invited them to observe the session, wishing them success in their future endeavours.