On Monday, Governor Haribhau Bagde and Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani launched the official emblem of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly and unveiled plaques renaming 13 gates of the Assembly building as part of the celebrations marking 75 years of the House.
Governor's Address
Addressing the gathering, Governor Bagde recalled that Maharaja Ganga Singh established a representative assembly in 1913, laying the foundation for democratic governance in the region even before the present Assembly was formed. He stated that the newly designed emblem reflects the aspirations and cultural identity of the people of Rajasthan. Referring to elements incorporated in the logo, including the Khejri tree, the Assembly building, a camel, and the Great Indian Bustard (Godawan), he noted that the emblem symbolises Rajasthan's resilience, ecological heritage, and spirit of coexistence despite harsh geographical conditions.
Governor Bagde also stressed the importance of education and practical learning, asserting that the country progresses through education and that the talent of children contributes to national development. He shared experiences from his tenure as Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly and emphasised that democracy becomes stronger when citizens remain conscious of both their rights and duties.
Speaker's Remarks
Speaker Vasudev Devnani described the Assembly building as 'the sacred centre of hopes and aspirations of crores of citizens.' He added that the emblem embodies constitutional dignity, public welfare, and democratic responsibility. He explained that the Ashoka emblem in the logo represents justice, truth, and duty, while the Khejri tree symbolises sacrifice, patience, and societal welfare.
Devnani described the Assembly's motto — 'Rashtriya Dharmanishtha Vidhayika' — as the guiding principle of public service and constitutional morality. He said 'dharma' stands for truth, justice, balance, and public welfare, and the Assembly functions within constitutional boundaries to fulfil the aspirations of the people.
Renaming of Gates
The Speaker announced the renaming of various gates of the Assembly building to reflect democratic values and Rajasthan's regional cultural heritage. The northern gate used by the Governor, Speaker, Chief Minister, and Leader of Opposition has been named 'Kartavya Dwar' (Duty Gate). The southern public entrance has been named 'Shakti Dwar' (Power Gate). The western gate for MLAs has been named 'Sushasan Dwar' (Good Governance Gate), and the eastern gate for officials has been named 'Sankalp Dwar' (Resolve Gate).
Several outer gates were also renamed after Rajasthan's cultural regions: Braj, Shekhawati, Vagadh, Mewar, Marwar, Hadauti, Merwara, and Dhundhar. This initiative aims to honour the diverse cultural heritage of the state and reinforce democratic principles.
