Tuesday, 8 March 2016

Role of the opposition in the Parliament; need for review on the boycott of Parliament as a protest.

It all started during the UPA regime when NDA didn't allow the parliament to function as a mark of protest against the government of the day. 
Now with the transfer of power to NDA after may 2014 elections the roles have reversed. Now the congress led opposition is not allowing the parliament to function as a gesture of protesting against certain governmental actions or inactions. 
No doubt two wrongs don't make one right. The manner of protests both by NDA led opposition and now congress led opposition is wrong and not in the best interests of our country. Not allowing the parliament to function goes against the very tenets of parliamentary democracy. Parliamentary debates are the right for efficacious functioning of the democracy. 
What purpose would be served in not allowing the parliament to function? Besides waste of exchequer of tax payer's money, many important legislative actions are inordinately delayed. 
It's time we all get serious about running the parliament. It's time the government too listens to the opposition and consults them on all important issues affecting the nation. It's time when the opposition too questions the governmental actions on the floor of the Parliament House which is relayed throughout the nation for the citizens to understand. 
Our law makers are all dedicated leaders from all over india and they do understand the necessity of debates and constructive criticism. Long live india

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