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Rajya Sabha Chairman Urges Upholding Parliamentary Norms
On the first day of the Winter Session, the new Rajya Sabha Chairman, CP Radhakrishnan, gave his first speech.
He asked all the members to follow the rules of the Constitution and not cross the 'Lakshman rekha' (a line that should not be crossed) in their discussions.
He said that everyone, including the Chairman and the members, has a responsibility to the nation.
He also thanked the Prime Minister and other members for welcoming him and reminded everyone that their duty is to work hard and fulfill the people's hopes.
He mentioned that parliamentary procedures like 'question hour' and 'zero hour' give every member a chance to raise important issues.
He also talked about how democracy allows people from humble backgrounds to reach high positions.
He urged members to act as exemplary leaders who uphold constitutional ideals so that every citizen feels secure.
Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan urged members to uphold the Constitution and not cross the 'Lakshman rekha' of parliamentary discourse.
He emphasized the importance of respecting institutions and fulfilling responsibilities towards the nation.
Radhakrishnan thanked PM Narendra Modi and other members for felicitating him and stressed the importance of mature deliberations on policies.
He highlighted parliamentary procedures like 'question hour' and 'zero hour' as opportunities for members to raise issues and concerns.
The Chairman urged members to act as exemplary leaders who uphold constitutional ideals to ensure every citizen feels secure.
- Who
- CP Radhakrishnan (Rajya Sabha Chairman), Members of Rajya Sabha
- What
- Chairman urged members to uphold the Constitution and parliamentary norms, emphasizing respect for institutions and responsibilities towards the nation
- When
- December 18, 2023
- Where
- Rajya Sabha, India
- Why
- To ensure constitutional values and parliamentary traditions are upheld, and to address the responsibilities of members towards the nation
- Event
- First day of Winter Session, Rajya Sabha
- Speaker
- CP Radhakrishnan (Rajya Sabha Chairman)
- Date
- December 18, 2023
- Location
- Rajya Sabha, India
- Key Message
- Uphold the Constitution and parliamentary norms
- Responsibilities
- Ensure rights within the 'Lakshman rekha' of parliamentary discourse
- Commitment
- Fulfill people's aspirations and constitutional commitments
- Inspiration
- Thiruvalluvar's teachings on meaningful discourse
Sources
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