New Delhi: Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader has emphasised the need for problem-based discussions in the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies, considering India’s large youth population of around 356 million. He highlighted that as a nation often referred to as ‘Young India,’ it is crucial for the youth to understand the workings of the Parliament and Legislative Assemblies.
Khader made these remarks during the Executive Committee meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, India Zone, chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, held at the Parliament House on Monday. He also stressed the importance of the Indian Youth Parliament as a model platform for young people to learn about parliamentary procedures.
In the same meeting, Parishad Chairman Basavaraja Horatti proposed that legislative sessions should be held for a minimum of 60 days annually, arguing that legislatures are the ideal platforms to address issues concerning the common people. He urged the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to take necessary steps to strengthen democracy through more frequent and focused sessions.
The meeting was attended by several prominent figures, including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Speaker Harivansh Narayan Singh, Rajasthan Governor Haribavu Kishanrao Bagde, Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devanani, Indian Youth Parliament National Coordinator Ashutosh Josh, and the Secretaries of both Houses, K.R. Mahalakshmi and Vishalakshi.
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Mandi (HP) (PTI): Three people were killed and two others sustained grievous injuries after a speeding car dashed against a stationary truck at Dadour near Nerchowk in Mandi district on Monday late at night, police said on Tuesday.
There were five people in the car when the tragedy struck. Three were declared dead in the hospital while two have been referred to AIIMS Bilaspur.
The deceased were identified as Anil Kumar (28), Rohit Kumar (26) and Subash Kumar (23), all residents of Mandi district, while the injured are Harish and Pankaj.
A case has been registered under relevant sections and investigations are underway, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Mandi Vinod Kumar.
He added that the bodies have been handed over to the family members of the deceased.
In a statement, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief over the loss of three lives in a road accident. He directed the district administration to ensure best possible treatment for the injured and wished them a speedy recovery.
