New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- The Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Vijender Gupta, on Thursday released a special commemorative issue of the Assembly's quarterly magazine Vidhan Chetna, titled "Veer Vithalbhai Patel Smarananjali Ank", marking the 93rd death anniversary of Veer Vithalbhai Patel, the first elected Indian President of the Central Legislative Assembly.

The commemorative event, held at the historic Old Secretariat, also witnessed floral tributes at Patel's statue in the presence of Deputy Speaker Mohan Singh Bisht, senior Assembly officials, distinguished guests, and school students participating in the Assembly's Youth Outreach Programme.

According to a press release issued by the office of the Delhi Legislative Assembly ...