People deserve credit for democracy’s success: Meira Kumar

May 13, 2012 12:03 pm | Updated November 16, 2021 10:45 pm IST - New Delhi

Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar on Sunday congratulated Indians on the 60th anniversary of Parliament and said they deserved the real credit for success of democracy owing to their enthusiastic participation in elections.

Speaking at a special sitting of the Lok Sabha to mark its 60th anniversary, Ms. Kumar said millions of people toil hard for their living and participate in the democratic process.

“I bow to people of the country...they are the determinants of its path,” Ms. Kumar said.

She also recalled the contributions of Lok Sabha Speakers before her.

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