{"id":34691,"date":"2025-01-02T18:44:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T13:14:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=34691"},"modified":"2025-01-02T18:44:30","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T13:14:30","slug":"sorry-state-of-india-parliamentary-proceedings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/02-01-2025\/sorry-state-of-india-parliamentary-proceedings","title":{"rendered":"The Sorry State of India\u2019s Parliamentary Proceedings\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Syllabus: GS 2\/Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • The recent winter session of Parliament was marred by significant disruptions, leading to a significant loss of productive time and a low overall productivity rate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Parliament Productivity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • The frequent disruptions and lack of decorum raise concerns about the effectiveness of parliamentary democracy in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Only 4 Bills passed in Lok Sabha and 3 Bills in Rajya Sabha.\n
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      • The productivity of Lok Sabha was approximately 54.5%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The productivity of Rajya Sabha was approximately 40%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Major Reasons of Low Productivity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • Decline of Parliamentary Civility: <\/strong>The decline of decorum in Parliament is partly due to precedents set in the past.\n
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          • The Speaker’s reluctance to enforce rules and expel unruly MPs has allowed disruptions to become a regular part of parliamentary proceedings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Acrimony Between Government and Opposition:<\/strong> The relationship between the government and the Opposition has become increasingly acrimonious.\n
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            • Both sides view each other as enemies, rather than adversaries, making cooperation difficult and eroding the trust necessary for a functioning democracy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Diminished Public Expectations<\/strong>: Public expectations from MPs have shifted. Voters no longer primarily assess MPs based on their parliamentary performance, such as debating skills.\n
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              • MPs are often judged by their local political influence and constituent services instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Decline of Parliamentary Debate<\/strong>: The quality of debate in Parliament has deteriorated.\n
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                • MPs now prioritize disruption over meaningful legislative debate. Parliamentary performance is often overshadowed by media appearances and televised confrontations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Legislative Delays:<\/strong> Important bills and policies are postponed or passed without proper discussion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Loss of Time:<\/strong> Precious hours are wasted, reducing overall productivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Public Issues Neglected:<\/strong> Key concerns of citizens are not debated effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Economic Costs:<\/strong> Taxpayer money is wasted on non-productive sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Weakened Democracy:<\/strong> Reduces meaningful debates and erodes trust in Parliament.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Delayed Policies: <\/strong>Essential reforms and governance suffer delays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Lost Private Members’ Voice:<\/strong> Minimal attention to private members’ bills and resolutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Bad Precedents<\/strong>: Normalizes disruptions, weakening parliamentary decorum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    Way Forward<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                    • Restore Parliamentary Decorum:<\/strong> All parties must prioritize restoring decorum and constructive dialogue within Parliament.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Improve Communication:<\/strong> Enhanced communication and dialogue between the government and the Opposition are crucial to address concerns and find common ground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Modernize Parliamentary Procedures:<\/strong> Consider modernizing parliamentary procedures to enhance efficiency and address the challenges of the 21st century.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Focus on Public Interest:<\/strong> Legislators must prioritize the public interest and focus on addressing pressing national issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      Source:TH<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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