Chandigarh, 22 January 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, participated in the 85th All India Presiding Officer’s Conference held in Patna, Bihar on January 21-22, 2025. During his visit, he also paid homage at the Stupa in Vaishali. It is a sacred site associated with Lord Buddha. The site is also known as the birthplace of the world’s first Republic.

“Speaker Sandhwan Lauds Efforts to Uphold Democracy and the Constitution”

In his address at the conference, Speaker Sandhwan extended his congratulations to Shri Om Birla, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, and Shri Nand Kishore Yadav, Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly, along with all the presiding officers from various states. He commended their collective efforts in enhancing the dignity of Indian democracy. Sandhwan emphasized that the Indian Constitution is not just a historical event but represents a continuous and interconnected guiding framework for modern democracy. He highlighted that not only the legislature, executive, and judiciary are responsible for upholding the Constitution. It is also the duty of every Indian citizen. There is a long struggle for freedom behind it.

Vaishali ; “Speaker Sandhwan Advocates for Legislative Education in Schools”

Further, Speaker Sandhwan expressed concern over the limited scope of current educational material in children’s syllabi. While essential, it fails to provide an accurate representation of the functioning of Parliament and legislatures. He suggested that schoolchildren should actively observe the proceedings of legislative bodies. This will foster greater understanding and curiosity about the democratic process. To this end, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha has started inviting students to observe House sessions. He described this as highly positive for the future of young minds. During his stay in Bihar, AAP Bihar Spokesperson Dr. Hem Narayan Vishwakarma and AAP leader Bablu Prakash warmly welcomed Speaker Sandhwan and presented him with a statue of Lord Buddha. In his remarks, Sandhwan expressed his pride in visiting Vaishali. It is a land of historical significance as the site of the first Republic in the world. He called for the global promotion and preservation of this heritage. Speaker Sandhwan thanked Shri Nand Kishore Yadav, Speaker of the Bihar Vidhan Sabha. speaker appreciated the excellent arrangements made during his visit. He stressed the need for collective efforts to revive the importance of Vaishali. He also aimed to promote India’s rich cultural heritage on the world stage.