{"id":7479,"date":"2025-11-03T17:30:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=7479"},"modified":"2025-11-03T17:30:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T17:30:01","slug":"president-droupadi-murmu-addresses-uttarakhand-legislative-assembly-on-states-silver-jubilee-calls-legislatures-the-key-pillar-of-democracy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/?p=7479","title":{"rendered":"President Droupadi Murmu Addresses Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly on State\u2019s Silver Jubilee; Calls Legislatures the Key Pillar of Democracy."},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h1><strong>President Droupadi Murmu Addresses Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly on State\u2019s Silver Jubilee; Calls Legislatures the Key Pillar of Democracy.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Dehradun:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The President of India, <strong>Droupadi Murmu<\/strong>, addressed the <strong>Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly<\/strong> in Dehradun today on the historic occasion of the <strong>Silver Jubilee of the formation of Uttarakhand State<\/strong>. In her inspiring address, the President emphasized the vital role of legislative assemblies as a <strong>key pillar of India\u2019s parliamentary democracy<\/strong> and urged legislators to dedicate themselves to the service and welfare of the people.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the ceremony, President Murmu said that <strong>Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar<\/strong> and the framers of the Constitution had placed great importance on <strong>continuous public accountability<\/strong> by adopting the parliamentary system. \u201cConstant accountability to the public is both a strength and a challenge of our parliamentary democracy,\u201d she remarked.<\/p>\n<h3>Legislators \u2014 The Bridge Between People and Government<\/h3>\n<p>Highlighting the responsibilities of elected representatives, the President said that <strong>legislators serve as the most important link between the government and the public<\/strong>. She described it as a \u201cgreat privilege\u201d to have the opportunity to connect with people at the grassroots level and work for their welfare.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-7481\" src=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_2025-11-03-22-53-32-864_com.android.chrome-edit-1024x572.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_2025-11-03-22-53-32-864_com.android.chrome-edit-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_2025-11-03-22-53-32-864_com.android.chrome-edit-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_2025-11-03-22-53-32-864_com.android.chrome-edit-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theeaglenews.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot_2025-11-03-22-53-32-864_com.android.chrome-edit.jpg 1054w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>She further added, \u201cIf MLAs remain actively engaged in solving public problems and work for people\u2019s welfare, the bond of trust between the public and their representatives will remain unbreakable.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Call for Dedication and Sensitivity<\/h3>\n<p>President Murmu urged all members of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly to <strong>pursue development and welfare work with complete dedication<\/strong>, transcending party lines. She stressed that special attention should be given to the <strong>upliftment of the underprivileged sections<\/strong> of society and to <strong>creating opportunities for the younger generation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Appreciation for Uttarakhand\u2019s Legislative Achievements<\/h3>\n<p>Referring to <strong>Article 44 of the Constitution<\/strong>, which directs the implementation of a <strong>Uniform Civil Code (UCC)<\/strong>, the President lauded the Uttarakhand Assembly for passing the <strong>Uniform Civil Code Bill<\/strong>, becoming the first state in independent India to do so in alignment with constitutional principles.<\/p>\n<p>She also appreciated the Assembly for passing over <strong>550 bills<\/strong> since the state\u2019s formation, including landmark legislations such as the <strong>Uttarakhand Lokayukta Bill<\/strong>, <strong>Uttarakhand Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Bill<\/strong>, and the <strong>Anti-Copying Bill<\/strong>, which reflect transparency, morality, and a commitment to social justice.<\/p>\n<h3>Preserving Nature While Advancing Development<\/h3>\n<p>President Murmu praised Uttarakhand\u2019s <strong>natural beauty and rich ecological wealth<\/strong>, urging that the state\u2019s development journey must go hand-in-hand with environmental preservation. She commended the people of Uttarakhand for achieving remarkable progress over the past 25 years in <strong>environment, energy, tourism, healthcare, and education<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The President also acknowledged the state\u2019s improvements in <strong>digital and physical connectivity<\/strong>, infrastructure, and human development indices. \u201cWith the spirit of <em>Nation First<\/em>, I am confident that Uttarakhand will continue to move rapidly on the path of inclusive development,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Marking 25 years of Uttarakhand\u2019s creation, President Droupadi Murmu\u2019s address served as both a <strong>celebration of progress and a call to action<\/strong>\u2014reminding legislators of their responsibility to uphold the values of accountability, integrity, and service to the people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Droupadi Murmu Addresses Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly on State\u2019s Silver Jubilee; Calls Legislatures the Key Pillar of Democracy.\u00a0 &nbsp; 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