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Shatabdi Yatra: A Century of the Delhi Legislative Assembly’s Evolution Captured in One Landmark Volume (Collector’s Boxed Edition)

Shatabdi Yatra: A Century of the Delhi Legislative Assembly’s Evolution Captured in One Landmark Volume (Collector’s Boxed Edition)

Vijender Gupta
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Shatabdi Yatra is a richly illustrated coffee table book that chronicles a century of India’s parliamentary journey, from 1925 to 2025. Dedicated to Veer Vithalbhai Patel, the first Indian elected Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly, it celebrates his visionary leadership and enduring legacy. Drawing on rare archival documents, photographs, and research from India and abroad, the book traces the evolution of India’s legislative institutions, key milestones in nation-building, and the growth of parliamentary democracy, making it an invaluable record of India’s democratic heritage.

Imprint: India Penguin Enterprise

Published: Sep/2026

ISBN: 9789377304058 (Hardback)

Length : 240 Pages

MRP : ₹7999.00

Shatabdi Yatra: A Century of the Delhi Legislative Assembly’s Evolution Captured in One Landmark Volume (Collector’s Boxed Edition)

Vijender Gupta

Shatabdi Yatra is a richly illustrated coffee table book that chronicles a century of India’s parliamentary journey, from 1925 to 2025. Dedicated to Veer Vithalbhai Patel, the first Indian elected Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly, it celebrates his visionary leadership and enduring legacy. Drawing on rare archival documents, photographs, and research from India and abroad, the book traces the evolution of India’s legislative institutions, key milestones in nation-building, and the growth of parliamentary democracy, making it an invaluable record of India’s democratic heritage.

Buying Options
Paperback / Hardback

Vijender Gupta

Vijender Gupta, Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, is a senior public leader with over four decades of experience. Beginning his journey in student politics, he has risen through diverse roles in public service to now chair the Delhi Legislative Assembly. He is widely recognized for his commitment to democratic values, parliamentary traditions and legislative reform.

A keen learner of legislative history, he has a particular interest in resistance to colonial rule through legislative institutions. He has overseen extensive archival research and publications compiling historical debates and proceedings, offering valuable insights into India’s democratic evolution. His career reflects a sustained engagement with public service and institutions, leaving a distinct imprint on Delhi’s political and legislative landscape.

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