Bhubaneswar, May 30: In a proud moment for Odisha’s democratic history, the Research Wing of the Odisha Legislative Assembly has released a new book titled “A Brief History of Odisha Legislative Assembly.” The publication was officially launched by Speaker Smt. Surama Padhy, who called it a meaningful contribution to the understanding of the state’s legislative legacy.
ଓଡ଼ିଶା ବିଧାନସଭାର ଗବେଷଣା ଶାଖା ପକ୍ଷରୁ ପ୍ରକାଶିତ “A Brief History of Odisha Legislative Assembly”ପୁସ୍ତକ ଉନ୍ମୋଚିତ ହୋଇଛି। ଆମ ସମସ୍ତଙ୍କ ପାଇଁ ଏହି ପୁସ୍ତକ ପ୍ରକାଶନର ଯଥାର୍ଥତା ରହିଛି ବୋଲି ଆନୁଷ୍ଠାନିକ ଭାବେ ଉନ୍ମୋଚନ କରି ମାନ୍ୟବର ବାଚସ୍ପତି ଶ୍ରୀମତୀ ସୁରମା ପାଢ଼ୀ କହିଛନ୍ତି। ଏହି ପୁସ୍ତକ ଲୋକପ୍ରତିନିଧିଙ୍କଠାରୁ… pic.twitter.com/Dt5mKdV20o
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Speaking at the event, the Speaker highlighted the importance of documenting the Assembly’s journey—from its formative years to the present day. She expressed confidence that the book would prove valuable not just for lawmakers, but also for students, scholars, researchers, and the general public seeking insight into Odisha’s political evolution.
“This book is more than a historical record—it’s a reflection of our democratic growth. It will help future generations understand how the legislative process has shaped Odisha over the years,” said Speaker Padhy.
The release is seen as a step towards encouraging civic awareness and preserving institutional memory, offering readers a deeper appreciation of the workings and milestones of the state’s highest law-making body.