In a proactive step towards healthier governance, Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta launched the yearly health examination drive for MLAs at Sant Parmanand Hospital on Sunday. The event underscores a core belief: robust public servants drive stronger democracy and superior citizen services.
Spanning February 2 to 14, 2026, this two-week initiative operates within the Delhi government’s health framework for the capital. Gupta explained its origins in collaborative discussions with assembly members, formalizing daily checkups for six MLAs each day.
Kicking off proceedings, MLAs Surya Prakash Khatri, Poonam Bhardwaj, and Anil Jha completed their assessments. The Speaker lauded the move as essential, given MLAs’ demanding schedules interfacing with constituents.
Physical fitness, mental acuity, and emotional resilience are non-negotiable for impactful service, Gupta asserted. He placed special emphasis on routine screenings post-40, when preventive measures gain heightened importance.
Drawing from a recent national conference in Lucknow, where Deputy Speaker Mohan Singh Bisht presented the concept, Gupta noted widespread admiration from other states. Many assembly heads probed for implementation details, signaling potential nationwide adoption.
Gupta expressed optimism that Delhi’s model would ripple across India, calling on peers to replicate it. Such programs would equip lawmakers to deliver services with renewed vigor and efficiency, fortifying democratic foundations.
