Problem-based discussions should be prioritised in Parliament, Assemblies: Speaker U.T. Khader
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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Second PUC results: Life convict clears exam with distinction, DGP lauds effort
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Bengaluru: A life convict lodged in Ballari Central Prison has successfully cleared the second PUC examination.
Ashok Kumar S, who appeared for the examination under prison escort, secured 481 marks out of 600, registering 80.1 percent.
Director General of Police (Prisons and Correctional Services), Alok Kumar (IPS), shared the development on his official ‘X’ handle, commending the inmate’s achievement.
In his post, he stated that it was heartening to see a life convict score over 80 percent in the examination, adding that the inmate had appeared from Ballari Central Prison under escort.
It’s heartening to see that one of our life convict prisoners Ashok has obtained 80.1% marks in PUC exam. He appeared under Prison escort from Ballari Central Prison for his exams.
— alok kumar (@alokkumar6994) April 9, 2026
Glad to see that Walls of the prison has not subdued his hopes for a better future. pic.twitter.com/Nzlcy076SR
He further noted that the achievement reflected that the “walls of the prison have not subdued his hopes for a better future.”
Alok Kumar in his post also shared the result sheet of Ashok.
The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB) declared the second PUC results for 2026 on April 9.
A total of 6,32,200 students appeared for the examination across all streams, of whom 5,46,698 passed, recording an overall pass percentage of 86.48 per cent.
