New Delhi, 01 November (H.S.): Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said democracy could flourish only when citizens remained aware, democratic institutions were respected and constitutional values were safeguarded. Protecting democracy, he emphasised, was a collective responsibility that required awareness, participation and commitment from every citizen.

Vijender Gupta made these remarks on Sunday while addressing a public awareness meeting titled ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’(Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao) as the chief guest at Agarwal Dharamshala in Sector 8, Rohini, Delhi.

The meeting was organised to raise public awareness about the importance of safeguarding democratic values, strengthening constitutional institutions and upholding the principles of responsible citizenship.

Addressing the gathering, Vijender Gupta said the true strength of democracy lay in the trust and active participation of its citizens. He underscored the importance of protecting democratic institutions, respecting constitutional values and ensuring that democratic processes functioned in accordance with the principles of accountability, transparency and the rule of law.

The Assembly Speaker said democracy was not merely a system of governance but a reflection of the collective will and aspirations of the people. He stressed that preserving the dignity of democratic institutions, encouraging constructive public dialogue and rejecting disruptive tendencies were essential to ensuring good governance and upholding the spirit of the Constitution.

He also urged citizens to remain conscious of their rights and duties and contribute actively to nation-building.

Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra, Municipal Corporation of Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi, and councillors Rita Goyal and Smita Kaushik were among the prominent public representatives and political leaders who attended the meeting.

The participants deliberated on democratic awareness, public participation and the collective responsibility of citizens in preserving the values and institutions of Indian democracy.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar