Rijiju launches orientation session for Odisha lawmakers, opposition parties skip event.

In a prestigious event held in Bhubaneswar, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju took the honor of inaugurating a two-day orientation programme for the newly elected members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The event saw the attendance of many prominent figures, including the Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, and other ministers and MLAs.

However, the opposition parties, BJD and Congress, chose to boycott the programme, citing a breach of protocol. This was due to the presence of a Union minister at the event, which they believed was the Chief Minister's rightful role. Nevertheless, the event continued with the remaining members, including 84 first-time MLAs out of the total 147.

In his address, Rijiju urged the newly elected members to maintain discipline and work diligently to uphold the dignity of the House. He emphasized the importance of avoiding chaos and creating a spectacle in the Assembly, as it has no positive impact in the long run. Instead, he encouraged them to draw from his experience as a member of Parliament and strive towards the betterment of democracy.

The Union minister also expressed his delight in seeing a mix of both young and experienced members in the Assembly, as it is a positive sign for democracy. His words were well received by the attendees, including the Chief Minister and other ministers.

During this "Gyan Sanskar Programme," Chief Minister Majhi highlighted the primary duty of elected legislators and MPs - to adhere to the Constitution and work diligently to fulfill the expectations and hopes of the people. However, while the event was attended by many, the BJD and Congress decided to organize a separate training programme for the new MLAs on August 25. They believed it was a breach of protocol for a Union minister to inaugurate a programme in the presence of the Chief Minister, who should hold that responsibility.

Despite the opposition's absence, the orientation programme continued as planned, with the remaining members eagerly learning and preparing themselves for their roles as legislators. It was a valuable opportunity for the first-time MLAs to gain insights and knowledge from experienced members, and for all to come together for the betterment of democracy.

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