A two-day celebration to mark 75
years of the West Bengal Assembly started Monday, with former speakers
including ex-Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee being felicitated on
the occasion.
Governor M.K. Narayanan said the assembly has
passed 2,232 legislations till now some of which are the "most
progressive items of legislation in the world".
"Democracy is a
process and not an event. This day is an important day for us and this
assembly has been witness to many a great political shift. Legislations
passed from here have been always aimed at providing social justice and
public welfare," said Narayanan.
Describing the assembly of
having an illustrious past, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged the
members to work for the people without any prejudice.
"It is a
big day today and we are all here to commemorate the completion of 75
years of the state assembly. I am proud to be part of this house which
has been witness to an illustrious past with many incidents and people
making their mark. I express my respects to the highest seat of
democracy and urge all to work for the welfare of the public without any
prejudice," said Banerjee.
Speaking on the occasion, state
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Partha Chatterjee urged the members to
work together without any difference.
"We want to show the world
we are all together. The House has a legacy and heritage and we must
always respect that. Using the House to malign others is disrespect and
all must refrain from it," said Chatterjee.
Former speaker H.A. Halim and eight members who have served eight terms or more were felicitated on the occasion.
West Bengal assembly celebrates 75 years
