New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday interacted with students from Delhi University’s Kirori Mal and Ramjas colleges at Vidhan Sabha and encouraged them to actively participate in democracy.
“A strong democracy is built when its young citizens actively engage with its institutions, ideas, and processes,” said Gupta, setting the tone for the interactive session under the Assembly’s flagship Youth Outreach Initiative.
Highlighting the importance of sustained participation, Gupta emphasised that the vitality of a democratic society depends on an informed, aware and active youth.
By directly experiencing democratic institutions in action, young citizens can channel their natural curiosity and drive into meaningful civic engagement, accountability, and public service, he said.
Designed to bridge the gap between India’s youth and governance, the structured initiative by the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat aims to demystify legislative processes and foster deep civic responsibility among Gen Z, a statement said.
During their visit, students were taken on an immersive journey through India’s parliamentary heritage, starting with the historical significance of the iconic Assembly building.
Constructed in 1912, the structure previously housed the historic Central Legislative Assembly and carries the indelible legacy of figures like Vitthalbhai Patel. Students also gained insights into the Assembly’s ongoing role in democratic governance since its re-establishment in 1993.
To deepen their understanding, the programme featured a comprehensive orientation on legislative procedures, offering a practical briefing on how laws are crafted, debated, and passed.
This educational session included the screening of a short film detailing the institution’s evolution, featuring a voice-over by Padma Bhushan awardee Anupam Kher.
The students were also presented with ‘Ek Shatabdi Yatra’, a commemorative coffee table publication documenting a century of legislative history, capped off by a guided walkthrough of the Assembly House chamber to witness the operational heart of local governance.
–IANS
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