You have rightly pointed out the fact that both the government and the opposition must be blamed for abandoning their duty to the democratic process (IE,30/11/11). All the parties, especially the Congress and the BJP, have to rescue the institution of parliament from public ridicule. Lokpal bill, price rise, black money, nuclear power, FDI in retail and many other issues confront the country. Instead of discussing these issues in the parliament, all parties are posturing at the cost of the public welfare. This may erode the legitimacy of the democratic system.
However, the ruling party has to realize that it has more responsibility in running the parliament smoothly. There is no reason why the government should not concede adjournment motions of the opposition to voice reservations on the government policies. Last time there was a confrontation on the issue of PAC on 2G and later, it had to concede it after wasting an entire session. Let the opposition have its say, the government can have it way later. The government has failed to evolve a consensus on most of the issues especially on FDI in retail even among its allies. Rushing through without a consensus is neither good politics, nor good economics.
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/keep-talking/882053/
November 30,2011.
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