People’s Aspirations Should be Reflected in Legislative Work: CM Fadnavis
Pune, 8th February 2025: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized the importance of reflecting the aspirations of the common people in legislative work. Speaking at the inaugural session of Two-Day Capacity Enhancement Programme for Legislators of Bharat 2025 organized by MIT World Peace University Pune and MIT School of Governance, Fadnavis highlighted the crucial balance between effective communication with the public and legislative processes.
Over 200 legislators from various political parties across India participated in the event, which saw distinguished figures like former Speaker of the Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan, Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Council Ram Shinde, Deputy Speaker Dr. Neelam Gorhe, Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana, Jharkhand Legislative Assembly Speaker Ravindra Nath Mahto, former Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker C.P. Joshi, Founder of NLC Bharat,
Founder of MITSOG and Executive President of MIT World Peace University’s Dr. Rahul V. Karad, MITSOG Director Dr. Sudhakar Parimal and MIT University’s Chancellor Dr. R.M. Chitnis, among others, in attendance. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri. Nitin Gadkari and Minister of Labour Employment of India Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya also provided online guidance.
Fadnavis stated, “Legislators should ensure that the aspirations of the people, especially those from the grassroots, are reflected in the laws they make. Additionally, there needs to be a balance between connecting with the public and executing legislative duties. Legislators must focus on the welfare of the people post-election, which includes prioritizing the needs of their constituencies while performing their duties in the legislature.”
He also urged legislators to continually adopt new technologies and work in alignment with constitutional duties while being resilient in the face of public criticism. He added, “We must always keep in mind the larger goal of public welfare.”
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasized the need for a shift in the mindset of lawmakers to drive meaningful change in the country. He stated, “Democracy is not just about holding power, but about working towards political, social, and economic reforms. Lawmakers should focus on improving the happiness index of the public and implement structural, sustainable development programs in their constituencies.”
Sumitra Mahajan echoed these sentiments, stressing that sustainable development can only be achieved through collective efforts. She highlighted the importance of welfare schemes reaching the public, regardless of political party affiliation, and expressed her support for such conferences aimed at building better lawmakers.
Dr. Rahul Karad said, ‘For the first time after the independence of the country, going beyond the party-ideology, all the MLAs of the Assembly and Legislative Councils are coming together on the platform of this meeting. Sanatan tradition is the link that connects all, this meeting is being held with the aim of creating dialogue between MLAs, sharing good policies and welfare schemes, and turning it into politics of development.
Maharashtra Legislative Council Speaker Ram Shinde and Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana also offered insights on the role of legislators in fulfilling their constituents’ expectations and the importance of protecting the image of democratic institutions.
The conference, which aimed to provide a platform for legislators to exchange ideas and experiences, was inaugurated by lighting the ceremonial lamp, followed by a prayer for world peace.
In his concluding remarks, Chief Minister Fadnavis praised the efforts of Rahul Karad, the founder of the event, for his continuous work in strengthening Indian democracy, highlighting that the National Legislators’ Conference is a service to democracy that aims to enhance the capabilities of elected representatives.
