Courtesy Call by Shri Sambit Patra on Hon’ble Speaker of Delhi Legislative Assembly, Shri Vijender Gupta

New Delhi, 16 April 2025: During his ongoing visit to Odisha, Hon’ble Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Shri Vijender Gupta, received a warm welcome from Shri Sambit Patra, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Puri. Shri Patra paid a courtesy call on the Hon’ble Speaker and Deputy Speaker, Shri Mohan Singh Bisht, and greeted them with Odisha’s traditional gamcha as a mark of respect and hospitality.

In a gesture symbolizing institutional camaraderie, Shri Vijender Gupta presented Shri Sambit Patra with the official emblem of the Delhi Legislative Assembly.

The meeting featured an in-depth exchange on legislative matters, particularly focusing on the Delhi Assembly’s recent initiatives and the implementation of the e-Vidhan system. Shri Patra lauded the Speaker’s leadership, commending the successful conduct of the two sessions of the Eighth Legislative Assembly and the progressive reforms introduced in its functioning. He noted Shri Gupta’s contributions towards strengthening constitutional practices within the Assembly as commendable.

As part of his visit, Shri Vijender Gupta, along with his delegation and Shri Sambit Patra, offered prayers at the revered Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri. Smt. Shobha Vijender, spouse of the Hon’ble Speaker, also participated in the darshan. Shri Gupta paid floral tributes and prayed for the well-being of the nation and humanity.

Reflecting on the spiritual experience, Shri Vijender Gupta remarked,

“My heart was filled with spirituality in the sacred city of Puri. Great saints of Sanatan culture have walked this land. This is where Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya established the Govardhan Peeth. Among the four principal pilgrimage sites, the darshan of Lord Jagannath brings immense joy. I pray for the welfare of the world and for good health for all.”

Later, the delegation visited the renowned Heritage Village of Raghurajpur, where they explored the Gurukul founded by Padma Shri Guru Maguni Das and engaged with traditional artisans. Shri Gupta appreciated the intricate palm-leaf artworks and encouraged the artists to continue preserving this unique cultural heritage.