Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said that healthy and orderly debate (in Parliament and legislatures) was the key to the success of parliamentary democracy. Delivering the keynote address at the second day's session of the orientation programme for Andhra Pradesh legislators here today asked them to realize their accountability is not only for those who voted for them, but also for those who did not.
Stating that elected as a legislator was a 'privilege and honour' to serve people. But, she reminded that comes with a great deal of responsibility. Legislators should have a '360 degree vision' as they are accountable for all their constituents, she added.
Stating that elected as a legislator was a 'privilege and honour' to serve people. But, she reminded that comes with a great deal of responsibility. Legislators should have a '360 degree vision' as they are accountable for all their constituents, she added.
She advised them “ Your vision and work should be aimed at 360 degrees. Importantly, you are not just legislators (upon election) but leaders who have to lead from the front”. Stating that legislators should work for the welfare of not only their constituency but also the whole state, she said 'respect is commanded and not demanded',
Ms. Mahajan asked legislators to be firm on moral, ethics and values.'This will lay a good foundation for you in public life. These days, how to appear great has become a fad but how to become great is important,' she remarked. She asked legislators, particularly the first-timers, to study various issues and come prepared to the House.
'Your range of issues should be broad. You need to be versatile but you can specialise in specific areas of your interest. Attend the House, be attentive and sit through the proceedings. You can learn substantially by watching senior members in the House,' she added.
'Your range of issues should be broad. You need to be versatile but you can specialise in specific areas of your interest. Attend the House, be attentive and sit through the proceedings. You can learn substantially by watching senior members in the House,' she added.
She appealed the newly elected members to behave well so that the dignity of the legislature system should be regarded. She told them to utilize the question-hour session as much as possible. She also asked them to gain knowledge over several issues discussed in the house.
She advised legislators to 'do anything by the rule' and necessarily respect the Chair and the fellow members. 'Disrespecting the Chair is disrespecting the House,' she said.
She advised legislators to 'do anything by the rule' and necessarily respect the Chair and the fellow members. 'Disrespecting the Chair is disrespecting the House,' she said.
