Foreign Media First to Report IAF Losses; Govt Keeps Parliament Waiting
The Indian public, and even members of Parliament, first learned about the Indian Air Force’s losses during the early phase of Operation Sindoor through foreign media reports quoting Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on May 31. This confirms that the information about the initial setbacks is not classified on grounds of national security. Why, then, has the central government not provided a clear explanation of what transpired during those four days of armed conflict?
How Easily Can the BJP Pass Bills in Parliament?
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) ability to pass bills in Parliament may not be as straightforward as you might think. With the dynamics of coalition politics, the composition of the two Houses of Parliament, and the nature of the legislation in question, the ease—or difficulty—of getting bills approved varies greatly.
Supreme Court Allows Judicial Review of Legislative Punishments
The Supreme Court has ruled that laws and major decisions made by a legislature can be challenged and reviewed by the judiciary, explaining that judicial immunity applies only to how lawmakers conduct internal debates or voting procedures, even if there are claims of procedural mistakes.
Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition: What to Expect
Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader of the Congress party, has been appointed as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, with the INDIA alliance having significantly increased its parliamentary seats to 237, up from the 91 seats held by its predecessor, the United Progressive Alliance, in the previous election cycle. What does this shift in the parliamentary landscape mean for us, the citizens?
Lok Sabha Elections: Do You Care About Your MP’s Performance?
Amid heated political debates and the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, a study by a civil society group has shed light on the underperformance of Karnataka’s Members of Parliament (MPs), providing a crucial lens through which to view the conduct of our elected representatives over the last five years, and thereby make better voting decisions.
Two Bollywood Titans Who Remain Silent in Lok Sabha
Bollywood actors Sunny Deol and Shatrughan Sinha, renowned for their roles as tireless heroes on the silver screen, have, paradoxically, chosen a path of silence in the political arena. Perhaps they consider the responsibilities associated with being a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lok Sabha and the articulation of concerns and viewpoints in this forum to be optional.
Is Parliamentary Democracy Collapsing in India?
The recent suspension of over 140 Members of Parliament in India marks a pivotal moment in the country’s political journey. This action, as noted by Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Contributing Editor at The Indian Express, signals a potential shift away from the established norms of parliamentary democracy. It’s a symptom of a broader transformation in India’s political landscape, raising significant concerns about the future of democracy and its institutions.
Storming of Parliament and ‘Expression Claustrophobia’
The recent storming of the Lok Sabha by a group of young individuals is a breach of security but also a glaring indicator of a growing sense of suffocation felt by the youth in India, who are finding their voices muffled and their concerns ignored, leading to extreme measures for attention and action.