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Women must come forward and actively be part of democracy, making of Viksit Bharat: Vijender Gupta

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday said that women must come forward to become active participants in democracy and contribute meaningfully to the making of Viksit Bharat.
While interacting with students of Kamla Nehru College on Monday, Speaker Gupta said that the strength of democracy lies in the active participation of every section of society, adding that young women have a particularly important role in shaping the India of 2047.
Students of Kamla Nehru College, University of Delhi, on Monday visited the Delhi Assembly as part of the Youth Outreach Programme, and got first-hand experience of the functioning of a democratic institution beyond the classroom, and to develop a closer understanding of the Constitution, legislative processes and the role of elected representatives.
The students explored the historic Vidhan Sabha complex and were introduced to its rich democratic and parliamentary legacy.
During their interaction with Speaker Gupta, the students engaged in an open and insightful discussion on democracy, constitutional values, legislative functioning, women’s participation in public life and the role of youth in nation-building.
The students enthusiastically participated in the interaction and raised questions on various aspects of democratic governance and the functioning of the House.
Gupta emphasised that the participation of women in democracy should extend to public leadership, policy-making, legislative debates and decision-making, as the journey to Viksit Bharat 2047 requires equal participation, talent and leadership of its young women.
The Speaker encouraged the students to remain curious about public affairs and understand both their constitutional rights and civic responsibilities.
He said that young people must actively engage with democratic institutions and develop the ability to understand issues through dialogue, reasoned debate and constitutional values.
As part of the visit, the students explored the historic heritage of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, gaining insights into the building’s association with India’s parliamentary history and the important personalities and events connected with its legacy.
They were also introduced to the Assembly’s heritage initiatives and the Coffee Table Book “Ek Shatabdi Yatra”, which documents its rich historical journey.
The students further visited the main Assembly Chamber, giving them a first-hand opportunity to see the setting in which legislative debates and proceedings take place.
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