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Haryana Vidhan Sabha’s Monsoon session: BJP’s Aseem Goyal, JJP’s Jogiram Sihag, Cong’s Amit Sihag named best MLAs

While earlier only two MLAs used to be awarded under the ‘Best Legislator Award’ initiative, from this session, the number of awardees was increased to three.

haryana vidhan sabha, monsoon session, MLA awards, indian expressThe recipients of the award this session included BJP's Ambala MLA Aseem Goyal, who secured the first prize, followed by JJP's Barwala MLA Jogiram Sihag in the second place and Congress’s Dabwali MLA Amit Sihag in the third place. (Photo source: FB/ Ch. Kanwar Pal)
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Haryana Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta Tuesday awarded one MLA each from BJP, JJP, and Congress for “exceptional involvement” in legislative proceedings and for raising pertinent public issues during the monsoon session if the Vidhan Sabha.

The winners include Aseem Goyal (BJP, Ambala), who got the first prize, followed by Jogiram Sihag (JJP, Barwala), and Amit Sihag (Congress, Dabwali). The awards comprise a shawl, citation, memento, and cash rewards of Rs 1,01,000, Rs. 71,000, and Rs 51,000 for the first, second and third places, respectively.

The tradition of “Best Legislator Award” was initiated by Gupta and Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. Earlier, two MLAs used to be awarded. But, from this session, the number has been increased by one.

Gupta presented the three lawmakers with awards on the concluding day of the monsoon session in the presence of Khattar, Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala, and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

“Being recognized as the best legislator in the House is a profound achievement for any public representative. Such acknowledgment serves as a source of motivation for all members, encouraging them to deliver their best in the service of the people”, Khattar said.

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