New Delhi, April 29 -- Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday set a notable precedent during the ongoing Special Session on the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam by inviting MLA Shikha Roy to preside over the proceedings of the House, a gesture made to honour and underscore the importance of women's empowerment, which was central theme of the discussions.
Roy conducted the proceedings as the Chairperson-in-Chair, demonstrating the Assembly's commitment to inclusivity and recognition of women's leadership in legislative functioning, and she expressed her gratitude to the Speaker for the opportunity and the trust reposed in her.
This rare and symbolic initiative highlighted the legislature's dedication to promoting women's representati...