New Delhi, May 29: A special event was held at the Delhi Assembly complex on Thursday, where a comprehensive compilation of the proceedings from the Central Assembly, covering the years 1924 to 1930, was released. This compilation is organized into 89 volumes, documenting the parliamentary traditions, debates, and historical decisions of that era. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the collection, which was attended by several leaders, including Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta emphasized that this event is not merely a book launch but a significant effort to preserve the country’s democratic heritage. Vitthalbhai Patel was the first Indian elected president, overseeing nearly 400 meetings during his tenure. The complete proceedings from that time have now been made available as a document, allowing the new generation to understand the deep-rooted and robust democratic traditions in India.
Gupta noted that the Delhi Assembly is advancing with modern technology, having transitioned to a fully paperless and digitized environment. Solar energy is being utilized, but preserving history and heritage remains equally important. In line with this vision, plans are underway to establish a museum within the assembly complex to showcase historical artifacts related to this building and Indian democracy.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari also praised this initiative, stating that since Vijender Gupta became the Assembly Speaker, he has revealed many significant details about this historic building. Tiwari pointed out that the current site of the Delhi Assembly was once the central secretariat of the country. A similar parliamentary structure existed at that time, presided over by leaders like Vitthalbhai Patel.
He further remarked that these documents reveal how Indian leaders strongly opposed anti-people bills even during British rule. Many times, British government bills were defeated in this very house. Despite the global dominance of the British at that time, Indian leaders showcased democratic strength within these walls.
Tiwari concluded by stating that although India received its constitution in 1950, democratic thinking and parliamentary traditions existed long before that. Leaders like Vitthalbhai Patel firmly implemented democratic values during their time.
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