Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, June 8: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said that the resolve of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) is a national pledge that requires the active cooperation of every citizen and institution in the country.
Emphasizing that to realize this vision, it is imperative that our policies, schemes, programs, and budgetary provisions bring transformative changes to the life of the last person in society, Mr Birla highlighted that legislators have a pivotal role to play, as they are the most effective drivers of grassroots change.
He shared these remarks while inaugurating the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference at the Haryana Legislative Assembly Chamber in Chandigarh. The event was attended by Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha Harivansh, Chief Minister of Haryana Nayab Singh, Speaker of Haryana Legislative Assembly Harvinder Kalyan and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs of Haryana Mahipal Dhanda.
Lok Sabha Speaker called for a massive mass movement across the country, so that every citizen feels a sense of personal contribution towards building a developed India. Expressing confidence, he said that when the participation of every individual is ensured, India’s collective strength—especially its youth power—will become so formidable that we will accomplish the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’ well before the target year of 2047.
Underlining the importance of public participation in a parliamentary democracy, Mr Birla remarked that regular public discourse and meaningful debates should instil confidence among citizens that the House belongs to them and that their elected representatives are their true voice. Consequently, he added, the discussions, policies, and laws framed within the Houses must always be driven by national interest and accompanied by enhanced public engagement.
Mr Birla asserted that greater public participation leads to deeper and more widespread social transformation. The more citizens connect with democratic institutions, the faster the dream of a developed India will be realized, he said and emphasized that whether it is a Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad, Municipality, State Legislative Assembly, or the Lok Sabha—increased public participation brings forth new ideas, diverse perspectives, and constructive suggestions, giving fresh momentum to the pace of development.
He expressed hope that during the proceedings of this two-day conference, there would be substantive and result-oriented discussions on vital topics such as the ‘Resolve of Viksit Bharat’, ‘Public Participation’, ‘Mass Movements’, and ‘Collective Responsibility.
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