NEW DELHI, 19 March (H.S.) : Today, Vijender Gupta, the Speaker of the Delhi Assembly,

announced the introduction of the 'Best MLA of the Year' award. The Parliament

of India also has this kind of award called Best Parliamentarian.

This prestigious annual honour has been created to recognize and encourage

outstanding legislative accomplishments. The primary criteria for this award

include notable contributions to parliamentary debates, active participation in

House proceedings, attendance records in the Assembly, and the maintenance of

discipline and decorum within the House. The Deputy Speaker, Mohan Singh Bisht,

was also in attendance for this announcement.

The Speaker also stated that this award will motivate the

MLAs to uphold the highest standards of parliamentary decorum and engage

actively in significant legislative debates. This represents a crucial

advancement in transforming the Delhi Assembly into an 'ideal assembly,'

establishing new standards in democratic governance.

The Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for

Democracies (formerly known as BPST) organized a two-day orientation program

aimed at equipping newly-elected MLAs with essential parliamentary knowledge.

The agenda included in-depth discussions on constitutional provisions, rules of

business conduct, procedures for question hours, legislative proposals, and the

framework for policy-making. Experts led lectures, dialogues, and interactive

sessions that offered significant insights into good governance and the

legislative process.

The Speaker of the Assembly conveyed his satisfaction with

the success of the program and highlighted the significance of similar training

initiatives aimed at enhancing the Assembly's efficiency. He remarked that

these comprehensive training sessions will provide our MLAs with the crucial

knowledge and skills necessary for delivering more effective public service.

The Delhi Assembly is continually striving to strengthen democratic

institutions and improve the competencies of its MLAs, thus promoting good governance

and accountability in the national capital.

Hindusthan Samachar / Meenakshi Bhattacharya