Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani meets President Droupadi Murmu

Jaipur. Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani met with President Droupadi Murmu and invited her to a conference of women legislators from across the country, being organized as part of the 'Amrit Mahotsav'—the 75th-anniversary celebrations—of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly.During a courtesy call at the Lok Bhawan in Raipur, Speaker Devnani presented President Murmu with a replica of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly’s emblem (logo).In his meeting with the President, Speaker Devnani requested her to grace the inaugural session of the aforementioned conference of women legislators as the chief guest. He noted that her presence would inspire the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly to further strengthen its commitment to constitutional ideals.Speaker Devnani informed the President that the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly is currently celebrating its 75th 'Amrit Mahotsav,' honoring its rich legacy within the framework of parliamentary democracy. As a vibrant and integral part of these significant celebrations, the Legislative Assembly organized a "Legislative Pride Journey Conclave for Past and Present Members" on July 15, 2026. This historic event—the first of its kind in the Assembly's history—was attended by the Vice President of India, C.P. Radhakrishnan, and the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Om Birla, both of whom addressed the gathering. This unique initiative received widespread, unanimous acclaim. Assembly Speaker Devnani informed the President that, drawing inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary action plan for women’s empowerment, the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly has decided to organize a special event—a 'Women Legislators' Conference'—aimed at strengthening the role, active participation, and leadership of women within legislative institutions. He noted that this initiative would prove highly effective in translating national objectives into meaningful, ground-level action. The conference will also serve as an excellent platform for discussions on the contributions of women to democratic governance.Speaker Devnani requested the President’s presence, noting that her attendance would boost the morale, enthusiasm, and self-confidence of women legislators from across the country, while also ensuring the conference becomes a truly memorable event.Speaker Devnani briefed the President on the 75-year-long, illustrious journey of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, as well as the innovations introduced within the House over the past two years. He mentioned that the new Rajasthan Legislative Assembly building was inaugurated by the then-President of India, R. Venkataraman. The Assembly has also been addressed by the nation’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. President Murmu herself addressed the Legislative Assembly on July 14, 2023. Speaker Devnani remarked that the inspiring speech delivered by President Murmu on that occasion remains deeply etched in the collective memory of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, and that the message she conveyed continues to serve as a constant source of energy for the House.Speaker Devnani further informed the President that, for the first time since the Assembly’s inception, all its entrances have been named, and an official emblem (logo) for the Legislative Assembly has been unveiled. This logo incorporates the Ashoka Emblem, the national flag, the grand Assembly building, the state animal (camel), the state bird (Great Indian Bustard), and the state tree (Khejri). It also features a Sanskrit motto—*Rashtraya Dharmanishtha Vidhayika* (A Legislature Devoted to the Nation)—along with an ear of grain.