New Delhi [India], Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has said that citizens have expressed their faith in the country's democratic politics while exercising their right to vote in the Lok Sabha polls and that dialogue, discussion, Deliberations and debate are the essence of democracy.
In his opening remarks at the beginning of the 264th Rajya Sabha session, Dhankhar said that it is the first session of Parliament after the recent general elections to the Lok Sabha and assembly elections in four states.
He warmly welcomed the members at the beginning of the 264th session of Rajya Sabha.
"By exercising their right to vote, the people of Bharat, the world's largest democracy, have expressed their faith in our democratic politics and the values that underpin our Republic. The successful completion of this 'Festival of Democracy' is a reason of great pride and admiration for all of us," he said.
Dhankhar said Rajya Sabha was also partially reconstituted after its recent biennial elections.
"Congratulations to the 61 newly elected/nominated House members. The member will surely fully exploit the potential of him and contribute to fulfilling the aspirations of the people.
Let us all work together for the flourishing of democracy. Let us contribute to a healthy system of dialogue, discussion, deliberations and debates that are the essence of democracy," he said.
"Let us all work together for the flourishing of democracy. Let us contribute to a healthy system of dialogue, discussion, deliberations and debates, all of which are the essence of democracy," he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented his Council of Ministers in Rajya Sabha, amidst applause and banging of desks.
The Prime Minister presented his Cabinet on Wednesday in the Lok Sabha following the election of the President.
Among those present in the House were Leader of the House JP Nadda, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi.
The 264th session of Rajya Sabha began on Thursday. Hours earlier, President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint session of the two Houses of Parliament.
In his opening remarks at the beginning of the 264th Rajya Sabha session, Dhankhar said that it is the first session of Parliament after the recent general elections to the Lok Sabha and assembly elections in four states.
He warmly welcomed the members at the beginning of the 264th session of Rajya Sabha.
"By exercising their right to vote, the people of Bharat, the world's largest democracy, have expressed their faith in our democratic politics and the values that underpin our Republic. The successful completion of this 'Festival of Democracy' is a reason of great pride and admiration for all of us," he said.
Dhankhar said Rajya Sabha was also partially reconstituted after its recent biennial elections.
"Congratulations to the 61 newly elected/nominated House members. The member will surely fully exploit the potential of him and contribute to fulfilling the aspirations of the people.
Let us all work together for the flourishing of democracy. Let us contribute to a healthy system of dialogue, discussion, deliberations and debates that are the essence of democracy," he said.
"Let us all work together for the flourishing of democracy. Let us contribute to a healthy system of dialogue, discussion, deliberations and debates, all of which are the essence of democracy," he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented his Council of Ministers in Rajya Sabha, amidst applause and banging of desks.
The Prime Minister presented his Cabinet on Wednesday in the Lok Sabha following the election of the President.
Among those present in the House were Leader of the House JP Nadda, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi.
The 264th session of Rajya Sabha began on Thursday. Hours earlier, President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint session of the two Houses of Parliament.
