Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi while speaking at the function conducted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of India's first Parliamentary session said that an anniversary is a moment of reflection. “The journey of our great Parliament has not always been smooth or without challenge. Nor did we expect it to be. An anniversary is also a moment for reflection, to consider our role and place in the rich fabric of our nation’s life and history”, underlined the Congress President.
Sonia Gandhi also acknowledged the service of the staff in the Parliament. “We also gratefully acknowledge the contribution of thousands of hard working staff in Parliament who have toiled tirelessly to keep the wheels of this great institution moving efficiently,” added the Congress MP.
Referring to the attack on Parliament Sonia Gandhi said, “We pay humble tribute today to the memory of those courageous heroes who laid down their lives in 2001 when Parliament came under attack by forces that seek to undermine our Constitutional democracy”.
Sonia Gandhi reiterated that the integrity and independence of Parliament must be preserved and protected at all cost, with no room for compromise. “Our conduct must rise to the highest ethical standards that were followed and demanded by the founding fathers of our nation” added the Congress MP.
The Congress President went on to say, “Three simple words spoken by Jawaharlal Nehru encapsulate the mighty mission of this great republic –"Swaraj for all". Let us, each of us, gear ourselves up for the tasks ahead, renew and redouble our commitment and our pledge to fulfill our historic duty”.
The function was addressed by several personalities including the members of both the Houses.
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