Presiding Officers' Committee 2nd meet in Jaipur on Tuesday at Constitution Club
Synopsis
The second meeting of the Committee of Presiding Officers — constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to reform India's legislative committee system — convenes Tuesday in Jaipur, bringing together Assembly Speakers from seven states. Rajasthan will also showcase its fully digitised, paperless legislature as a model for others.
Key Takeaways
The second meeting of the Committee of Presiding Officers will be held on Tuesday, 6 May 2025 at 11 am at the Constitution Club, Jaipur .
The committee was constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and is chaired by Narendra Singh Tomar .
Speakers from 7 states — Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, and West Bengal — are members.
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma will attend the cultural programme and banquet following the meeting.
Visiting Speakers will tour Rajasthan's fully digitised, paperless Legislative Assembly , including the Constitution Gallery and Vande Mataram Gallery.
The first meeting of the committee was held in Bhopal .
The Rajasthan Assembly will host the second meeting of the Committee of Presiding Officers on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, at 11 am at the Constitution Club, Jaipur. The committee, constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, was formed to review and strengthen the committee system of legislative bodies across the country.
About the Committee
The high-level committee comprises Speakers of the Legislative Assemblies of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, and West Bengal. It is chaired by Narendra Singh Tomar, with members including Satish Mahana, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Surama Padhy, and Mingma Norbu Sherpa. The first meeting of this committee was held in Bhopal.
Preparations and Arrivals
Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani met committee chairman Narendra Singh Tomar at the Constitution Club on Monday to review arrangements for the meeting. Principal Secretary of the Rajasthan Assembly, Bharat Bhushan Sharma, welcomed the visiting dignitaries at the airport and the Constitution Club. Delegates from Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim have already arrived in Jaipur ahead of the meeting.
Cultural Programme and Chief Minister's Presence
Following the formal meeting, a cultural programme and banquet will be held, which will be attended by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. Guests will experience Rajasthan's traditional cuisine and folk performances, offering a glimpse into the state's rich cultural heritage.
Showcasing Rajasthan's Digital Legislature
Speaker Devnani said the visiting Speakers will be given a tour of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, highlighting its fully digitised, paperless House. Each MLA is equipped with a tablet for accessing proceedings digitally. Delegates will also visit the Assembly Museum, which showcases Rajasthan's political and cultural history through digital exhibits, including the Constitution Gallery and Vande Mataram Gallery.
Temple Visits
A visit to Khatu Shyam Temple has been arranged for the visiting Speakers. Committee chairman Narendra Singh Tomar had earlier offered prayers at the Salasar Balaji Temple and Khatu Shyam Temple during his visit to Rajasthan. The meeting marks a continued push to modernise and strengthen legislative committee systems across Indian states.
Point of View
Yet India's state assemblies have long lagged on committee effectiveness. Rajasthan's decision to showcase its digitised, paperless House is a smart piece of soft power, but the real test is whether the committee produces actionable reforms rather than ceremonial communiqués. With Speakers from seven ideologically diverse states at the table, consensus on structural changes will require more than cultural banquets.
NationPress
8 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Committee of Presiding Officers?
The Committee of Presiding Officers is a body constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to review and strengthen the committee system of legislative bodies across India. It comprises Speakers of the Legislative Assemblies of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Sikkim, and West Bengal, and is chaired by Narendra Singh Tomar.
Where and when is the second meeting being held?
The second meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 6 May 2025, at 11 am at the Constitution Club in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The first meeting was held in Bhopal.
Who will attend the meeting in Jaipur?
Delegates and Speakers from Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim have arrived in Jaipur for the meeting. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma will attend the cultural programme and banquet following the formal session.
What is special about the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly that delegates will see?
The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly operates as a fully digitised, paperless House where each MLA uses a tablet to access proceedings digitally. Delegates will also visit the Assembly Museum, featuring the Constitution Gallery and Vande Mataram Gallery with digital exhibits on Rajasthan's political and cultural history.
Why does this committee matter for Indian legislatures?
The committee aims to enhance the effectiveness and functioning of legislative committees across state assemblies, which are critical to parliamentary oversight and law-making. Strengthening these bodies can improve accountability and governance at the state level across India.
