Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said the resolve of ‘Viksit Bharat’ was a national pledge that required the active cooperation of every citizen and institution, stressing that policies, schemes, programmes and budgetary provisions must bring transformative changes to the lives of the last person in society.
Addressing the inaugural session of the three-day Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference at the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here, Birla said, “The resolve of ‘Viksit Bharat’ is a national pledge in which everyone must cooperate.” He added that social transformation, strengthening of moral values and progressive guidance to society were essential to achieving the vision. “Legislators have a pivotal role to play, as they are the most effective drivers of grassroots change through localised policies and public welfare initiatives,” he said.
The conference was attended by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Assembly Speaker Harvinder Kalyan, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mahipal Dhanda and legislators from various states.
Describing the 21st century as a crucial period, Birla said the world was witnessing significant geopolitical shifts and tensions, yet India continued to move forward on the strength of its long-term policies, good governance and a strong legal framework.
“Even during challenging times, India is consistently moving forward on the strength of its long-term policies and plans, backed by good governance and a stable, strong and robust legal framework,” he said.
Calling for a nationwide janandolan for the Viksit Bharat mission, the Lok Sabha Speaker said every citizen should feel a sense of personal contribution toward nation-building. Expressing confidence in the youth, he said, “When the participation of every individual is ensured, India’s collective strength —especially its youth power — will become so formidable that we will accomplish the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’ well before the target year of 2047.”
Birla asserted that greater public participation leads to deeper and wider social transformation. According to him, stronger engagement of citizens with democratic institutions would accelerate the realization of a developed India.
The inaugural session witnessed the participation of presiding officers from the legislatures of 12 states.
