Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Leaders Stress Constitutional Values on Republic Day
On Republic Day, the Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly and the Legislative Council Chairman talked about how important the Constitution is.
They said that the Constitution helps people live freely and with dignity.
The Speaker asked the people who make laws to work hard and listen to the people.
He also suggested some new rules, like making sure the Assembly meets for at least 60 days a year and allowing people to remove leaders who are not doing a good job.
The Chairman said the Constitution is a very important document that belongs to everyone, no matter their religion.
They both encouraged everyone to understand and use their rights to make democracy stronger.
The Speaker also talked about how the government is hiring more teachers and building new things like the city of Amaravati and the Polavaram project.
Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu emphasized the importance of legislators functioning responsibly and upholding public trust during the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
Proposed reforms include legislatures functioning for at least 60 days annually, implementing a 'no work, no pay' principle for legislators, and granting citizens the 'Right to Recall' non-performing representatives.
Legislative Council Chairman Koyye Moshen Raju described the Indian Constitution as the greatest text ever written, guaranteeing citizens the right to live with freedom, dignity, and peace.
Highlighted the success of large-scale teacher recruitment through DSC and the progress of infrastructure projects like Amaravati and the Polavaram project.
Encouraged citizens to understand their constitutional rights and use them responsibly to strengthen democracy.
- Who
- Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu and Legislative Council Chairman Koyye Moshen Raju
- What
- Emphasized the importance of constitutional values, proposed legislative reforms, and highlighted democratic duties and achievements
- When
- During the 77th Republic Day celebrations
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh Assembly, Vijayawada
- Why
- To underscore the role of legislators and citizens in upholding the Constitution and to report on democratic progress and reforms
- Speaker
- Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu, Assembly Speaker of Andhra Pradesh
- Event
- 77th Republic Day celebrations at Andhra Pradesh Assembly
- Key Reforms Proposed
- Legislatures functioning for at least 60 days annually, 'no work, no pay' principle for legislators, 'Right to Recall' for non-performing representatives
- Conference Participation
- 86th All India Presiding Officers’ Conference in Lucknow, 88th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference in Barbados
- Educational Initiatives
- Large-scale teacher recruitment through DSC, mock Assembly sessions for government school students, future observation of Assembly proceedings by college and university students
- Infrastructure Progress
- Rapid construction of Amaravati, completion of Polavaram project
- Legislative Council Chairman
- Koyye Moshen Raju
- Constitution's Significance
- Described as the greatest text ever written, guaranteeing citizens the right to live with freedom, dignity, and peace
