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Title: Speaker Thomas A. Sangma Highlights Importance of Democratic Values During Student Internship Interaction
Press Release Number:
02/07/2026
Description:
Speaking after the interaction, Hon'ble Speaker Shri Thomas A. Sangma said the internship programme offers students valuable exposure to the functioning of the Legislative Assembly and enables them to understand how governance, policymaking, debates, and the passage of Bills take place in the House.
He informed that nearly 90 students from different colleges have joined the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly as interns under the National Education Policy, with interaction sessions being conducted in batches to facilitate meaningful engagement.
The Hon'ble Speaker further said students had asked several insightful questions, including one on the most challenging aspect of presiding over the House. He said that rather than any particular rule being difficult, the greater responsibility of the Chair is to ensure that every elected member is given a fair opportunity to speak and that every voice in the House is heard with impartiality.
The Hon'ble Speaker further added that such internship programmes help students understand not only the functioning of democratic institutions but also the importance of listening to others, respecting differing opinions, and working towards consensus in the larger public interest. He noted that these values are essential life skills irrespective of the profession students eventually pursue
He informed that nearly 90 students from different colleges have joined the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly as interns under the National Education Policy, with interaction sessions being conducted in batches to facilitate meaningful engagement.
The Hon'ble Speaker further said students had asked several insightful questions, including one on the most challenging aspect of presiding over the House. He said that rather than any particular rule being difficult, the greater responsibility of the Chair is to ensure that every elected member is given a fair opportunity to speak and that every voice in the House is heard with impartiality.
The Hon'ble Speaker further added that such internship programmes help students understand not only the functioning of democratic institutions but also the importance of listening to others, respecting differing opinions, and working towards consensus in the larger public interest. He noted that these values are essential life skills irrespective of the profession students eventually pursue
Released Date:
02 Jul 2026
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