“You all have etched your identify in historical past”, mentioned Jagdeep Dhankar. (File)
New Delhi:
Fondly remembering the contribution of retiring members from the Rajya Sabha, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday mentioned the knowledge shared by them can be significantly missed and their departure would depart a void.
The Vice President was bidding farewell to the 68 MPs of the higher home who retired through the 12 months.
“The retirement of our esteemed colleagues will undoubtedly depart a void. It’s typically mentioned that ‘each starting has an finish and each finish has a brand new starting’,” he mentioned.
One by no means retires from public service, he mentioned, and wished the members an energetic public life additional forward.
“These hallowed chambers of Parliament are the sanctum sanctorum of the temple of democracy. It is a distinct honour and a uncommon privilege to have the ability to serve our motherland from the platform of this Home.
“This very Home represents the variety of views that our vibrant democracy shares however on the identical time it displays the unity of our objective as effectively. We’re right here with a singular dedication of serving this nice land,” the Vice President mentioned in his introductory remarks.
“You all have etched your identify in historical past for being a part of the democratic course of in effecting transformational epochal occasions,” Jagdeep Dhankhar mentioned.
He recalled that in this era, the Council of States noticed the passing of many essential legislations, together with the Abrogation of Article 370 – a brief provision of our Structure, the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, the Bhartiya nyay Samhita, Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Invoice and Bharatiya Sakshya Invoice, the Jan Vishwas (Modification of Provisions) Invoice, 2023 and the Insolvency and Chapter Code (Modification) Invoice, 2021.
We had been additionally a part of the inauguration of the state-of-the-art new constructing of Parliament, he famous.
“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 enable me to precise our profound appreciation for the distinguished service rendered by every one in all our esteemed retiring colleagues. Their contribution shall be fondly remembered and the knowledge they shared can be significantly missed,” the chairman mentioned.
He additionally mentioned 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 mentioned.
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’ve strived to make sure that this temple of democracy sustains its relevance by being a theatre of dialogue, debate, deliberation and dialogue,” he mentioned.
“The wealthy contributions by our retiring colleagues have considerably enhanced the standard of discourse which might be very important to our nation. The Home and its Committees stand significantly enriched by their energetic and constructive participation,” he mentioned.
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 mentioned 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 mentioned. “The wealth of parliamentary expertise they’ve garnered throughout their tenure right here, will undoubtedly show as invaluable asset as they embark on new endeavors.
“I’m certain that their steerage and mentorship will definitely be obtainable for brand new members,” he famous.
“Might you all proceed to encourage and lead, making significant contributions to the welfare and progress of our nation,” he mentioned.
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