13th Feb marked last day of 16th Loksabha, with its suspension a cycle would get complete that had begun on May;14.
Democracy is full of uncertainties and what takes it forward is the ideas, principles and most importantly will of the people. As said by Late Ex PM Mr. AB Vajpayee, 'Leaders Governments Parties doesn't matter as much as the country - the people.' And we have seen enough of Majority and Coalition Government, On several parameters and hard facts they were pretty much same. Except, Of course for the fact of our personal ideological affinity.
The 16th loksabha has been quiet an eventful. It saw number of bills getting passed with or without discussion or scrutiny. Firey Discussions and Accusations from both right and left sides of speaker seat. Saw several precession and conventions broken or newly built. Say for the matter of perception of being first timers in 70 Years. And Leadership being boasting it to their political advantage which is fairly enough in decisive political world of today. Unless and untill it doesnt weaken the very fundamental ideas of parliamentary democracy.
Here you must give it to the ruling side, must say they learnt it quickly what is being called congress style functioning of parliament. Which they had been opposing all throughout.
But What's most worrisome is frequent disruptions that occurs in and around every session of parliament houses. In an diverse multi party system like ours, raising voice of every section and corner is important but must be done in a legit way. For political classes Adjourmnets become either roadblocks or privilege according to your role in parliament. The absence of dialogue between treasury benches and opposition shambles the August house. And We are yet to overcome this.
An absolute majority in Parliament can be used for resolving public issues in a highly complex democratic set up. But it requires a soft touch and adherence to the principles of accommodation. We saw it while passage of GST and recently in case of 10 Percent reservation for NonReserved classes.
To sumup, the period saw more political activisim and participation amongst people. The number of political observants has risen up and hope it continues so futher on irrespective of what happens in May19. Though it was more of on terms of qantitative growth while qualitative thing can be aruguable.
But The credit for this must be given to active cadre and leadership of BJP ultimately Hon. Prime Minister of India Mr Modi.
But The credit for this must be given to active cadre and leadership of BJP ultimately Hon. Prime Minister of India Mr Modi.
And Now here we stand, with 20 days for Model code of Conduct to be imposed. And Loksabha adjourned sine din. The political slugfest will soon begin and we could probably witness most ugliest battle of exchange of words between sides. Worse would be the battle fought on social media. Thought his shouldnt be happening but as of now its not into my personal capacity.
So its time for loose hearted observants like me to abide goodbye to this Biggest Festival Of Largest Democracy. Before its too late and political discourse is adjourned sine din.
