New Delhi:
Fondly remembering the contribution of retiring members from the Rajya Sabha, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday stated the knowledge shared by them can be significantly missed and their departure would go away a void.
The Vice President was bidding farewell to the 68 MPs of the higher home who retired in the course of the 12 months.
“The retirement of our esteemed colleagues will undoubtedly leave a void. It is often said that ‘every beginning has an end and every end has a new beginning’,” he stated.
One by no means retires from public service, he stated, and wished the members an lively public life additional forward.
“These hallowed chambers of Parliament are the sanctum sanctorum of the temple of democracy. It’s a distinct honour and a rare privilege to be able to serve our motherland from the platform of this House.
“This very Home represents the variety of views that our vibrant democracy shares however on the identical time it displays the unity of our function as effectively. We’re right here with a singular dedication of serving this nice land,” the Vice President said in his introductory remarks.
“You all have etched your title in historical past for being a part of the democratic course of in effecting transformational epochal occasions,” Jagdeep Dhankhar said.
He recalled that during this period, the Council of States saw the passing of many important legislations, including the Abrogation of Article 370 – a temporary provision of our Constitution, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, the Bhartiya nyay Samhita, Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Bill and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2021.
We were also part of the inauguration of the state-of-the-art new building of Parliament, he noted.
“I’m certain, the retiring members too can be departing with a profound sense of contentment for his or her efforts in advancing the curiosity of Bharat and each Bharatiya.
“Please allow me to express our profound appreciation for the distinguished service rendered by each one of our esteemed retiring colleagues. Their contribution will be fondly remembered and the wisdom they shared would be greatly missed,” the chairman stated.
He additionally stated that the usage of Indian languages elevated and Dogri, Kashmiri, Konkani, and Santhali had been used for the primary time throughout discussions within the Home.
Preparations had been put in place for the members to talk in any of the 22 languages, he stated.
He additionally recalled that the panel of vice-chairpersons underwent a brand new change with many first time members presiding over the Council.
“In togetherness, we have strived to ensure that this temple of democracy sustains its relevance by being a theatre of dialogue, debate, deliberation and discussion,” he stated.
“The rich contributions by our retiring colleagues have significantly enhanced the quality of discourse that are vital to our nation. The House and its Committees stand greatly enriched by their active and constructive participation,” he stated.
He additionally recalled the contribution of two members, Sushil Kumar Modi and Abhishek Singhvi, who’re chairmen of two department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees of Rajya Sabha.
Jagdeep Dhankhar termed their RS tenure impactful in shaping legislative insurance policies and scrutinizing authorities actions.
He additionally paid tributes to 5 feminine retirees — Jaya Bachchan, Vandana Chavan, Kanta Kardam, Sonal Mansingh and Amee Yajnik. All 5 had been on the panel of vice chairpersons.
Jagdeep Dhankhar stated amongst those that are retiring are 9 Ministers – Dharmendra Pradhan, Narayan Rane, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Mansukh Mandaviya, Bhupendra Yadav, Parshottam Rupala, Rajeev Chandrashekhar, V Muraleedharan, L Murugan.
All of them have served this nation with distinction by steering their respective ministries to better heights, he stated. “The wealth of parliamentary experience they have garnered during their tenure here, will undoubtedly prove as invaluable asset as they embark on new endeavors.
“I’m certain that their steering and mentorship will definitely be out there for brand spanking new members,” he noted.
“Could you all proceed to encourage and lead, making significant contributions to the welfare and progress of our nation,” he stated.
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