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Munda asks MPs to use new technological tools

Bhopal: Lok Sabha’s Deputy Speaker Karia Munda on Sunday asked the newly elected MLAs to effectively use new tools of technology for seeking information and effective communication.

“MLAs should have sound knowledge of parliamentary proceedings, rules and procedures. They must use new tools of technology for seeking information and effective communication,” Mr. Munda said while addressing the concluding ceremony of the two-day-long orientation programme for the newly-elected MLAs of Madhya Pradesh Assembly.

He said it has been noticed that the people’s representatives avoid the role they are supposed to play. “They should have skills, capabilities, patience and discipline for executing the role assigned to them,” he said.

Mr. Munda said with the implementation of the Right to Information Act, the responsibility of MLAs has increased manifold. He also advised them to give respect to the chair and learn about House rules and procedures.

The orientation programme was also addressed by young Congress MP Sandeep Dixit, former MP Thavarchand Gehlot, Jharkhand Assembly’s former Speaker and MP Indersingh Namdhari, Leader of Opposition Jamuna Devi and the Assembly Speaker Ishwardas Rohani among others. Mr. Dixit advised the new MLAs to study and research before raising issues as there is no alternative for the hard work. -- PTI

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