The oil paintings of Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were unveiled at a function held at the Central Hall of the state assembly on Saturday.
The function was part of the one year completion of new government and state assembly’s functioning. Speaker Dr Charandas Mahant, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Leader of Opposition Dharamlal Kaushik, ministers and MLAs were present.
Speaker Mahant said the portraits of great personalities installed at the hall will provide continuous motivation by reminding their works and principles.
It would also enhance the glorious traditions of the state assembly and its progress, he said.
The Central hall is utilised equally by the MLAs, former MLAs and senior media personnel apart from holding different events.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel extended greetings to all the MLAs on completion of one year of the new government. He said to make the Central Hall livelier, suggestions are welcomed and based on unanimity it would be implemented by the state government.
Leader of Opposition Dharamlal Kaushik extended greetings to Speaker Dr Charandas Mahant on completion of one year tenure. He also appreciated the functioning of Chhattisgarh assembly which has been appreciated by other states also.
Former minister and MLA Ajay Chandrakar suggested for subsidised snacks and food arrangement in the state assembly.