Rajasthan Assembly Amrit Mahotsav: All 16 Assembly MLAs to unite on July 15
Synopsis
For the first time, legislators from all 16 Rajasthan Assemblies — spanning 75 years — will sit together on 15 July to launch a Platinum Jubilee that is as much a reckoning with landmark laws as it is a celebration. With Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurating and the Vice-President closing the event, the Amrit Mahotsav signals Rajasthan's intent to anchor its democratic identity in institutional memory.
Key Takeaways
Former and current MLAs from all 16 Rajasthan Legislative Assemblies will meet on 15 July 2025 in Jaipur for the Amrit Mahotsav inaugural conference.
The event marks the start of year-long celebrations of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly's 75-year journey .
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be the Chief Guest at the inaugural session; Vice-President C.P.
Radhakrishnan will close the event.
A special discussion will cover 23 landmark legislations , including the Rajasthan RTI Act, 2001 and the Land Reforms Act, 1952.
Former Speakers Shantilal Chaplot , Sumitra Singh , C.P.
Joshi , and others will be felicitated alongside MLAs elected six or more times .
The proceedings will be broadcast live ; four major events are planned across the next year.
Former and current legislators from all 16 Rajasthan Legislative Assemblies will converge in Jaipur on 15 July 2025 for a landmark conference marking the launch of the Amrit Mahotsav — a year-long celebration of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly's 75-year journey. The inaugural event, to be held at the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, will bring together the broadest cross-section of the state's legislative history ever assembled under one roof.
What the Conference Will Cover
The gathering will deliberate on the evolution of democracy, parliamentary traditions, the dignity of the House, legislative practices, emerging challenges, and the Assembly's ongoing digital transformation. A key highlight will be a special discussion on 23 landmark legislations enacted by successive Rajasthan Assemblies — from land reforms to transparency laws — and their continuing relevance today.
Among the laws to be examined are the Rajasthan Land Reforms and Resumption of Jagirs Act, 1952; the Rajasthan Zamindari and Biswedari Abolition Act, 1959; the Rajasthan Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad Act, 1959; the Rajasthan Primary Education Act, 1964; the Rajasthan Lokayukta and Up-Lokayukta Act, 1973; the Rajasthan Right to Information Act, 2001; and the Rajasthan Guaranteed Delivery of Public Services Act, 2011. Former Speakers, Deputy Speakers, and former Ministers will share their experiences on the social and administrative impact of these laws.
Distinguished Guests and Felicitations
Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani announced that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will attend the inaugural session as Chief Guest, while Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan will grace the concluding ceremony. Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde and Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma have also been invited to participate.
Former Assembly Speakers Shantilal Chaplot, Sumitra Singh, Dipendra Singh Shekhawat, Kailash Chand Meghwal, and C.P. Joshi, along with former Deputy Speakers Tara Bhandari, Ramnarayan Meena, and Rao Rajendra Singh, will be felicitated. Former MLAs elected six or more times and senior sitting legislators will also be honoured.
What the Speaker Said
Addressing a press conference at the Rajasthan Assembly on Friday, 10 July, Devnani described the Amrit Mahotsav as 'not only a celebration of democratic traditions and legislative achievements but also an opportunity to connect the Assembly's rich legacy with future aspirations.' He said the Assembly's seven-decade journey represents 'an inspiring legacy of public service, constitutional governance, and legislative excellence.'
Devnani added that the event would 'showcase the strength of India's Parliamentary democracy by bringing together experience, tradition, innovation, women's participation, youth engagement, and public trust.'
Year-Long Celebrations and Live Broadcast
The 15 July conference is only the first of four major events planned across the coming year, each dedicated to strengthening democratic institutions, legislative processes, and constitutional values. Eminent constitutional experts, parliamentarians, and scholars will feature across these programmes, with a focus on introducing younger generations to Rajasthan's democratic heritage.
Devnani confirmed that the inaugural event's proceedings will be broadcast live, enabling citizens across the state — particularly the younger generation — to witness the Assembly's traditions and legacy in real time. The Platinum Jubilee celebrations are expected to serve as a milestone in reaffirming the Assembly's commitment to democracy and public service.
Point of View
Including land reform and RTI legislation, suggests an intent to ground the celebration in substantive democratic history rather than mere pageantry. Notably, the event's design — live broadcast, youth outreach, constitutional scholars — reflects a wider anxiety across Indian legislatures about institutional legitimacy in an era of executive dominance. Whether the Rajasthan Assembly uses this platform to meaningfully debate the erosion of legislative oversight, or limits itself to felicitations and nostalgia, will determine whether the Platinum Jubilee is remembered as a milestone or a missed opportunity.
NationPress
10 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Amrit Mahotsav?
The Amrit Mahotsav is a year-long celebration marking 75 years of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, launching on 15 July 2025 with a conference of former and current MLAs from all 16 Assemblies. It will feature discussions on landmark legislation, democratic traditions, and the Assembly's digital transformation.
Who will attend the Amrit Mahotsav inaugural event on 15 July?
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will be the Chief Guest at the inaugural session, while Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan will grace the concluding ceremony. Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde and Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma have also been invited.
Which landmark laws will be discussed at the conference?
The conference will feature a special discussion on 23 landmark legislations, including the Rajasthan Land Reforms and Resumption of Jagirs Act, 1952; the Rajasthan RTI Act, 2001; and the Rajasthan Guaranteed Delivery of Public Services Act, 2011, among others.
Who will be felicitated at the Amrit Mahotsav?
Former Assembly Speakers Shantilal Chaplot, Sumitra Singh, Dipendra Singh Shekhawat, Kailash Chand Meghwal, and C.P. Joshi, along with former Deputy Speakers Tara Bhandari, Ramnarayan Meena, and Rao Rajendra Singh, will be honoured. MLAs elected six or more times and senior sitting legislators will also be recognised.
How many events are planned as part of the Amrit Mahotsav celebrations?
Four major events are planned over the next year, each focused on strengthening democratic institutions, legislative processes, and constitutional values. The 15 July conference is the first, and all events will feature constitutional experts, parliamentarians, and scholars.
