Jaipur, Feb 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma stressed on Thursday that both the ruling party and the opposition must unite to drive Rajasthan’s development for its eight crore citizens.
Addressing the Assembly, he emphasised that every member has the duty to uphold the dignity of the House and conduct debates with respect and restraint.
Reflecting on the recent deadlock in the House, the Chief Minister urged all legislators to think carefully before speaking.
“When we debate, emotions can run high, but every word matters. We must ensure that our conduct does not undermine the respect our people expect from us,” he said.
He warned that careless remarks not only hurt others but also damage one’s own reputation, likening unchecked behavior to a small fault growing into a major issue. Sharma also reiterated the importance of following the established rules of the House.
He praised the Speaker for his role in maintaining order and reminded members that every minute spent in the House should benefit the people of Rajasthan. “Our time here is precious and funded by the public. We must use it wisely, ensuring that our actions reflect the trust placed in us,” he stated.
Highlighting the need for accountability, the Chief Minister encouraged members to acknowledge constructive contributions and to address missteps directly.
“Let us call good what is good and wrong what is wrong,” he declared, calling for a culture of mutual respect and responsibility.
The Chief Minister said that many great personalities have been on the chair of the Speaker, all of them have been respectable for us. The Speaker is respectable for all of us. He is the head to run the House.
“Before making a lot of noise or making headlines one day, we should pay attention because the time of the House is very precious. We should think how every minute in the House can be useful. What can we do for the people of Rajasthan? What is our goodwill towards the person sitting in the last row, this House is to think about,” he added.
Sharma said that there was a big disruption in the House for a few days, on which many people said that the proceedings of the House should be adjourned further.
“However, I said that the House is not meant for adjournment. This is the House of the people of Rajasthan. The people of Rajasthan think that our public representatives care for us,” he claimed.
He said that we make many kinds of comments in the heat of the moment, which is not right. It is the responsibility of the members of both the ruling party and the opposition to ensure that the dignity of the House is maintained, he added.
In a final appeal, Sharma requested that the Speaker remove remarks made by a minister that did not meet the decorum expected in the Assembly. He emphasised that the House is a platform entrusted by the people, and its proceedings should always reflect their aspirations.
The Chief Minister also expressed gratitude to the Leader of the Opposition and the Chief Whip for their efforts in ending the recent deadlock, reaffirming that bipartisan cooperation is key to achieving progress for Rajasthan.
–IANS
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