{"id":16490,"date":"2024-09-03T20:32:33","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T15:02:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/?p=16490"},"modified":"2024-09-03T20:32:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T15:02:33","slug":"president-of-india-graces-centenary-year-function-of-the-maharashtra-legislative-council","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2024\/09\/03\/president-of-india-graces-centenary-year-function-of-the-maharashtra-legislative-council\/","title":{"rendered":"President of India graces centenary year function of the Maharashtra Legislative Council"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the centenary year function of the Maharashtra Legislative Council in Mumbai today (September 3, 2024).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/Presidentpic1030920248J44.JPG\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Speaking on the occasion, the President said that from its inception, the Maharashtra Legislative Council has given expression to the hopes and aspirations of the people of Maharashtra. It has played the role of a responsive Upper Chamber. She appreciated the contribution of all the present and former members of the Council for their contributions. She congratulated the members of both the Houses who have received awards for their extraordinary contribution.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/Presidentpic203092024PUS3.JPG\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The President said that the Maharashtra Legislative Council has strengthened democratic values by establishing a tradition of healthy debate and dialogue. Also, the members of the Council have made a remarkable contribution to public welfare. The former Chairman of this Council, V.S. Page had conceived the Employment Guarantee Scheme. A similar system to that scheme was later adopted at the national level in the form of &#8216;MGNREGA&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/Presidentpic303092024P3F1.JPG\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The President said that the Rajya Sabha in Parliament and the Legislative Councils in the Legislative Assemblies, where there are two Houses, are called the House of the Elders. Along with the minimum age limit being higher in these Houses, representation of more experienced members is often seen in the Elder Houses. Such Elders have set many good examples and enriched the parliamentary system and the work culture of the legislature. She expressed confidence that the Maharashtra Legislative Council will further strengthen this tradition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The President said that Maharashtra has been presenting examples of social, economic, cultural, and spiritual progress to the entire country. According to the Economic Survey of the year 2023-24, Maharashtra ranks first in the country in terms of State GDP. She appreciated the members of the Legislature, the State Government, and the people of Maharashtra for this achievement. She expressed confidence that the development journey of Maharashtra will continue to move forward at a rapid pace. She wished a bright future for the people of Maharashtra.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the centenary year function of the Maharashtra Legislative Council in Mumbai today (September 3, 2024). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that from its inception, the Maharashtra Legislative Council has given expression to the hopes and aspirations of the people of Maharashtra. 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