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\u201cThe Vidhan Sabha is not merely a platform for legislation but a temple of democracy,\u201d said Governor Deka. \u201cIt is heartening to see a tradition here where not just MLAs, but also journalists, are recognized for their contributions in strengthening transparency and accountability.\u201d<\/p>\n
Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, presiding over the function, highlighted the dynamic nature of the state assembly, calling it a “lively house of three crore voices.” He acknowledged the challenges in selecting awardees among 90 deserving MLAs and praised the assembly’s continuing tradition of meaningful debate and cooperative politics.<\/p>\n
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai remarked that the \u201cExcellence Award Ceremony\u201d is an occasion of pride and inspiration for the state. He applauded the unique culture of the Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha, which has earned national recognition for its self-discipline and decorum. \u201cOur assembly is the only one in the country where any MLA entering the sanctum sanctorum is automatically marked present \u2014 a mark of mutual respect and order,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
Leader of Opposition Dr. Charandas Mahant also lauded the awardees and credited Speaker Dr. Raman Singh\u2019s leadership for fostering greater coordination between the ruling and opposition benches.<\/p>\n
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Adding a cultural flourish to the evening, renowned folk singer Maithili Thakur enchanted the audience with soul-stirring bhajans dedicated to Lord Shri Ram. As part of the Silver Jubilee Cultural Evening, Thakur\u2019s melodious renditions of devotional songs such as \u201cShri Ram ko dekhkar Jagat Janani Nandani\u201d<\/em>, \u201cMere jhopdi ke bhaag khul jaayenge\u201d<\/em>, and \u201cMere Ram ki kripa se sab kaam ho raha hai\u201d<\/em> created an atmosphere of spiritual ecstasy.<\/p>\n Speaker Dr. Raman Singh and Chief Minister Sai honored Ms. Thakur on stage with a shawl, coconut, and memento in appreciation of her performance, which left the audience emotionally moved and immersed in bhakti.<\/p>\n The event was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kedar Kashyap, MPs Jyotsna Mahant, Brijmohan Agrawal, Vijay Baghel, and a host of other MLAs, ministers, and dignitaries. A special booklet focusing on the orientation of the newly elected MLAs of the Sixth Assembly was also released during the program.<\/p>\n As the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly marks 25 years of democratic journey, the Excellence Award Ceremony served not only as a tribute to individual achievement but also as a celebration of collective responsibility, culture, and public service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Governor Ramen Deka urges leaders to rise above politics for public good; Maithili Thakur\u2019s bhajans elevate cultural evening in Legislative Assembly\u2019s Silver Jubilee Year<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2557,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,244,118,117],"tags":[398],"class_list":["post-2556","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breaking-news","category-cg-mantralaya","category-chhattishgarh","category-state","tag-cg-vidhaan-sabha"],"yoast_head":"\n