Jharkhand Mukti Morcha’s (JMM) Shikaripara MLA Nalin Soren on Sunday received citation of Best MLA Award from Jharkhand Governor Droupadi Murmu during 20th foundation day of Jharkhand assembly.
Expressing his gratitude, Soren who also served as minister in a previous government said that such kind of award is a lifetime achievement for a public representative.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that parliamentary democracy needed to be strengthened in Jharkhand to fulfil the aspirations of people so that the dream of “Ram Rajya” comes true.
She also emphasised MLAs should raise questions related to public welfare. She said that at a time the nation is passing through a tough period due to the outbreak of Covid-19 she said that MLAs should encourage people of their constituency to use face masks.
She remembered the brave tribal heroes of Jharkhand, Birsa Munda and Nilamber Pitamber. She said that Jharkhand should not only count its success, but also pay attention to the shortcomings.
“In this time of globalisation, we must continuously strive to stay at par with the world. The people elect their representatives with a lot of hope and aspirations. All the MLAs must remember that their primary task is to serve the people and address their problems,” said Murmu.
Assembly speaker in his address said that this is the time of self-assessment to make assembly more effective.
A book was also released by Governor, assembly speaker Ravindra Nath Mahto and chief minister Hemant Soren which contains legislative history of Jharkhand.
On this occasion the Assembly Speaker facilitated a selected number of people for their exemplary performance and service rendered to society.
Assembly speaker facilitated Manish Kumar Katiar who is the state topper of matriculation examination. Amit Kumar who topped in Intermediate (Science) was honoured along with other toppers namely Subham Kumar Thakur and Rupa Kumari (Intermediate Commerce) and Nandita Halpal who is the state topper of intermediate (Arts).
Family members of martyrs were also felicitated on occasion of assembly foundation day. They include family members of ASI Gobardhan Paswan, yudhisthira Malwa, Manohar Hansda, Dhaneshwar Mahto, Akhilesh Ram and Khanjan Kumar Mahto (all constable).
Family members of martyrs of Lukaiya encounter also received felicitation namely ASI Sukra Oraon, Yamuna Prasad, Sakendra Singh, Sambhu Prasad Sahu and Lakindar Munda (all homeguard jawan).
Besides, family members of lieutenant Anurag Shukla, Naik Subedar Praveer Kumar, constable Santosh Gope, Kundan Kumar Ojha, Ganesh Hansda, Abhishek Kumar and Vijay Soren.
Ranchi civil surgeon Vijay Bihari Prasad along with Akhilesh Kumar Sinha were felicitated as Corona warriors.