Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anantha Kumar on Monday said the purpose of the Whips' conference is to deliberate on how to strengthen parliamentary democracy and its institutions.
The Minister's remarks came as he inaugurated a two-day 18th All India Whips Conference here.
In his inaugural address, Kumar said the duty of a Whip was not only to monitor the members of the party in legislatures but also to moderate and motivate them.
"Parliamentary democracy is the best form of democracy. The whole purpose of this conference is to strengthen the parliamentary democracy, its institutions and ultimately serve the people at large," Kumar said.
The conference is hosting around 90 delegates from 19 states and the Centre.
On this occasion, a coffee table book, "New India - We Resolve to Make", showcasing exhibitions held at 39 destinations on India's freedom movement from 1857 to 1947, depicting various activities initiated to attain freedom from the British, was released by Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia, who also presided over the inaugural session.
On the final day, the delegates will deliberate on rolling out of e-Vidhan in state legislatures to digitize and make their functioning paperless.
--IANS
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