Logjam in Parliament: Politics Over Progress?

 

Logjam in Parliament: Politics Over Progress?

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V.R.Ajith kumar

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 The Trinamool Congress, despite not being a particularly commendable party, has taken a welcome stance in Parliament this time. Contrary to their earlier approach of using Parliament to discuss issues of limited benefit to the people, they have now emphasized the need to focus on pressing matters such as unemployment, rising prices, and the central government's neglect of opposition-ruled states.

In contrast, the low-level theatrics displayed by both the ruling party and the opposition in the House over the past week—shouting slogans, waving flags, and using obscene language—serve no one's interests. Who benefits from this chaos? It certainly isn't the people. Instead, it seems to provide a convenient distraction for the ruling party. The public might well wonder if this is some kind of tacit understanding between the two sides.

The demand for a discussion on constitutional matters has now been accepted, but this could have been done much earlier. What purpose does this serve, apart from offering politicians a platform to hurl accusations at each other? Does this help the people in any meaningful way? And then there’s the matter of Adani. The opposition should take this issue to the Supreme Court, as it is fundamentally a legal matter requiring judicial intervention.

The ruling party is equally culpable in undermining democracy. Parliament exists to evaluate the government’s performance. Accepting the opposition’s demands for discussions is a fundamental part of that process. Refusing to do so suggests that the ruling party has much to hide. Why is there such hesitation to discuss the Manipur issue? Such reluctance only indicates that things have not been handled properly.

This behavior—by both the ruling party and the opposition—highlights the urgent need for a more accountable and constructive approach to governance and parliamentary proceedings.👿