Shimla, Aug. 20 -- The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly's historic Council Chamber on Wednesday completed 100 years since its establishment, with Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania describing it as a "living witness to the history of democracy" where decisions taken have given "a new direction" to India's politics and society.

Speaking on the occasion, Pathania said the chamber has been a silent spectator to many historic events from the British era to the present day.

"This building is not merely a structure of stone, but an integral part of India's democratic journey. Democratic values were established here, which gave a new direction to society," he said while speaking with the reporters.

Construction of the building began in 1920 ...