Like any other first-timer, students of Rampur College in Navua got the lifetime opportunity to embrace Parliament education through the “Parliament Bus” programme on February 19.

The students could only convey their sincere appreciation to the facilitators for bringing Parliament down to their doorstep.

Year 10 student Riya Mishra said being part of the programme had broadened her knowledge about the workings of the august house.

“It’s quite interesting, I have managed to learn a lot of new stuff like the history of Parliament and the Mace,” she said.

“This is more exposure about Parliament and I really thank the team for coming down to our school.”

Her colleagues, Ronett Trail and Priya Chand, also shared similar views .

They too were enlightened further about the roles and functions of Parliament, how Members of Parliament were elected and what happens in the House during sittings, to name a few.

The college head of social science department, Karisham Ram, said the programme was timely as students were presently learning about the proceedings of Parliament and the electoral processes, among other things.

“Following this programme, the students now actually know what happens in Parliament and we are thankful for this,” she said.

“The programme is very interesting and this will definitely help the students with their studies.”

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