Delhi Speaker Ensures Assembly Panels Won't Target Officials
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Synopsis
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has announced plans for green energy and emphasized that the Assembly will not be used to target hardworking officials. He aims to enhance solar power capacity while also promoting a paperless environment within legislative operations.
Key Takeaways
- Delhi Assembly to focus on green energy initiatives.
- Committees will not target dedicated officials.
- Plan to increase solar power capacity to 600 KW.
- Assembly aims for paperless operations.
- Emphasis on positive discussions for Delhi's challenges.
New Delhi, April 3 (NationPress) In a significant announcement regarding the transition to green energy, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta emphasized on Thursday that the Assembly and its Committees will not serve as instruments for targeting dedicated and diligent officials merely executing their duties.
During a post-Session Press Conference, Speaker Gupta elaborated on the Assembly’s operational hours and highlighted his initiative to reverse the oversights made by the prior AAP administration, which allegedly aimed to intimidate and harass government officials through complaints lodged with the Committee of Privileges, the Committee on Petitions, and the Questions and Reference Committee.
To rectify these injustices, the Speaker stated that the Assembly adopted a motion on March 27, 2025, introduced by Abhay Verma, Chief Whip, to dismiss these issues.
“This action will not only provide relief to the impacted officials but will also terminate unwarranted litigation. With this resolution, we send a clear message that the Assembly and its Committees will not be exploited to target diligent officers fulfilling their responsibilities,” he remarked.
Additionally, he announced plans for the Delhi Assembly to transition to 100 percent solar energy, aiming to enhance the Assembly’s solar power generation capacity from 200 KW to 600 KW within a 100-day timeframe.
“Currently, we possess two solar power plants, each with a capacity of 100 KW. Our total energy requirement stands at approximately 600 KW, necessitating an increase in installed capacity to meet our energy demands exclusively with solar power. The plants will be installed on rooftops and available open spaces,” he explained.
Presenting a report on the efficiency of the House, the Speaker stated: “The House convened for seven days, with proceedings lasting for 27 hours and 56 minutes. Significant business was addressed, including the Annual Budget and the presentation of six CAG reports. The assembly sessions were extended by two days.”
The second Assembly session, which began on March 24, was adjourned sine die on Wednesday.
Looking ahead, Speaker Gupta expressed, “I aim to establish the Delhi Assembly as a benchmark legislature in terms of both technology and qualitative performance.”
“Discussions within the Assembly and its Committees should prioritize solutions to various challenges in Delhi positively. Furthermore, the Assembly grounds will host productive events aimed at celebrating cultural, spiritual, and historical facets of our rich heritage,” he added.
The Speaker also revealed intentions for the Assembly to adopt a paperless approach.
“As previously mentioned in the press conference following the first session, we have initiated the implementation of NeVA in the Delhi Assembly. I’m pleased to announce that, in addition to modules for members and officials, we also plan to establish a media desk in each state legislature,” he stated.
“Initially, we will install 25 computers equipped with internet and printing capabilities for media personnel to expedite news dissemination,” he concluded.
