Chandigarh [India], February 14 (HBTV): Punjab Legislative Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan stated that training and orientation for newly elected MLAs are essential, as they serve in the Assembly for a limited period. He emphasised that the Legislature plays a crucial role in democracy, asserting that if it functions effectively, the Executive and Judiciary will also perform well.

Kultar Singh shared his insights on the sidelines of the orientation programme organised for MLAs of the Haryana Legislative Assembly in Chandigarh.

Speaking to ANI, Kultar Singh said, 'The Legislature is pivotal to democracy. If the Legislature is working well, the Executive will also be accountable and function efficiently, making it easier for the Judiciary as well. To ensure the Legislature operates effectively, the training and orientation of new legislators—elected by the people—is very important. Within their five-year term, they should become familiar with all legislative tools and procedures.'

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was the chief guest at the orientation programme for Haryana Legislative Assembly MLAs. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Assembly Speaker Harvinder Kalyan, and Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana were also present at the event.

The Haryana Assembly elections were held in October 2024, in which the BJP secured victory for the third consecutive time, winning 48 out of 90 seats and forming the government. Nayab Singh Saini was appointed Chief Minister for the second time, succeeding Manohar Lal Khattar.

(ANI)