Arvind Bellad Criticizes Use of Vidhana Soudha Banquet Hall for Private Event

Swift Summary

• Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, Arvind Bellad, has objected to the State government allowing a private organisation to host an event at Vidhana Soudha’s banquet hall.
• Mr.Bellad stated that the banquet hall holds dignity and prestige and should only be reserved for official government functions.
• The event in question was organized by the Bangalore Lawyers’ Association and Ravivarmakumar Associates to celebrate 50 years of professional service by former Advocate general Prof. Ravivarmakumar.
• He warned that such precedents could lead to future requests from ministers, officials, or wealthy individuals for using the space for private celebrations such as birthdays or anniversaries.

Indian Opinion Analysis
Arvind Bellad’s objection raises pertinent questions regarding protocol and preservation of institutional decorum in state premises like Vidhana Soudha’s banquet hall-the seat of Karnataka’s legislative authority. While celebrating milestones within legal circles may carry societal significance, expanding access beyond official use risks diluting its symbolic purpose over time, as feared by Mr. Bellad.

The government’s decision appears responsive but requires careful scrutiny going forward to ensure consistency in usage policies without inviting undue pressures or favoritism-critical principles for maintaining public trust in governance institutions.

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