VP Jagdeep Dhankhar addresses Mizoram Assembly

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday called upon the legislatures to play the decisive role of enlightening the executive and ensure that the nation progresses in the right direction. Addressing the second and budget session of the 9th Mizoram Legislative Assembly, Dhankhar described state of Mizoram as full of hope and possibilities and urged the state to work through the wisdom of the Legislature to unleash the opportunities. “In tandem and togetherness, evolve a mechanism so that youth of your state can take full advantage of the opportunities that lie ahead. It is time for you to unlock these and reward the nation & state with progress”, he said

Commending the discipline and decorum displayed by the members of the Mizoram assembly, the Vice President described it as worth emulating by others. He noted that the performance of the assembly was “quite close to that of the Constituent Assembly in terms of decorum” and underlined that such ecosystem benefits the state and the nation and the people prosper. Referring to the election of 3 women members in the assembly for the first time, he noted the significance of the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam mandating one-third reservation for women in Lok Sabha and state legislatures. “We are fast heading towards women led development. This involvement of women in Lok Sabha and Legislatures will be transformational in evolution of policies and governance”, he said.

Dhankhar also highlighted the exponential rise in physical and digital connectivity and their game changing potential resulting out of the remarkable focus on the North East India with a separate department DONER. Emphasising on the tourism and horticulture potential of the state, Vice-President said, “Mizoram is gifted with incredible beauty and cultural richness. Mizoram is a dream destination of tourists. Surrounded by lush green hills and villages. These developmental activities will enhance tourism in the area”. State governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Lalduhoma, Assembly Speaker Lalbiakzama and all members of the state legislature were present when the Vice President addressed the legislature. Dhankhar is the second Vice President to address Mizoram state legislative assembly next to M. Venkaiah Naidu.