A newly designed emblem of the Rajasthan Assembly, reflecting constitutional values and the desert State’s cultural identity, was launched in Jaipur on Monday (May 18, 2026) with a call to strengthen the tradition of representative governance. Governor Haribhau Bagade unveiled the emblem at a ceremony held on the Assembly premises.
The emblem’s launch marked the completion of 75 years of establishment of the State Assembly. Mr. Bagade also announced new names, such as ‘Kartavya Dwar’, ‘Sankalp Dwar’ and ‘Shaurya Dwar’, for 13 gates of the Assembly building on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Bagade said the State tree of Khejri and the grand Assembly building incorporated into the emblem symbolised the resilience of people of the State, who face the challenging geographical conditions of the desert region with “courage and a festive spirit”.
“While Khejri highlights Rajasthan’s tree-centric culture and the sacrifices made for the sacred tree, the inclusion of camel and the Great Indian Bustard in the emblem serves as a symbol of the State’s culture of harmony,” Mr. Bagade said.
The Governor said though the State Assembly was formally constituted in 1952, five years after Independence, its inception began as early as in 1913, when the erstwhile ruler of Bikaner, Ganga Singh, laid the foundation for a Representative Assembly as the first legislative body of Rajputana.
Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani said the State Assembly had played a historic role in the transition from the princely states of Rajputana to the formation of modern Rajasthan. “The Assembly is a witness to the glorious history of dedication to democracy, public trust and constitutional norms,” Mr. Devnani said.
Describing the naming of various gates of the Assembly building as a “value-driven decision”, Mr. Devnani said the new names would serve as symbols of the fundamental ideals of democracy. “Every individual entering through these gates will feel that they are not merely stepping into a building, but rather into a sacred sanctuary of democratic values,” he said.
Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa and his Cabinet colleagues, Leader of Opposition Tika Ram Jully, MLAs from both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the Opposition Congress, and Assembly Secretary Bharat Bhushan Sharma were present at the ceremony.
Published – May 19, 2026 02:30 am IST
