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Criminal MPs a blot on
Parliament In his front-page editorial,
“Parliament — A Sadhu’s sanctuary” (Aug 26), Mr H.K. Dua’s concern over degrading values of our Parliament is factual and beyond doubt. However, it is only a reminder of the steady degradation of democracy over the years in this country. Democracy in India seems to favour only goondas, criminals and the likes of Laloo and Paswans. As in the past, the debate has again turned into a screaming match. Mr Dua’s wish list includes working out a consensus for the smooth conduct of Parliament, laying down a code of conduct for self-serving members and reading of a rulebook before entering Parliament etc. Does he expect the likes of Rabri Devi and Phoolan Devi to read the rule book? No amount of spiritual writings can uproot the deep-seated, corrupt, self-righteous and self-styled leaders of this country. Only a strong revolution by the right thinking people can keep the criminals off Parliament and bring about the desired change in our political system. J.K. BANYAL, Una (HP) II The Lok Sabha witnessed an unprecedented scene when the RJD and
JD(U) members virtually came to blows. The helpless Speaker had to adjourn the proceedings of the House twice. This shameful incident has, certainly, plummeted the dignity of our parliamentary democracy. |
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Our present-day parliamentarians have, perhaps, not learnt any lesson from our forefathers who have made this a sacrosanct institution. Our MPs should be a role model as the nation expects to emulate them. Parliamentary decorum should be above party politics. Though there is a rulebook for MPs, the leaders of all political parties should sit together and evolve a consensus that will not let their members misbehave in the House. Alternatively, an expert committee from members of both Houses could examine the issue and suggest remedial measures to maintain order. S.K. KHOSLA, Chandigarh III In a democracy, you get what you deserve. Yes, this is the blunt truth! This is true for India, the US or any other democracy. I wait for the day when the parliamentary discussions could be held in a calm and cordial atmosphere. I am sure that day will come. The wave of optimism and hope that is prevalent only amongst the Indian elite today will gradually permeate through all sections of society. At some point, when enough people are hopeful and optimistic about their future, they will elect better leaders. SANJAY PAREKH, San Jose (USA)
IV The scene in the Lok Sabha on August 24 reflected the true picture of our MPs. That day was perhaps, a black day in our parliamentary history. Undoubtedly, the credit for this goes to the UPA government for having chosen the Rashtriya Janata Dal as an ally of the ruling coalition. The government may nominate some aggressive MPs for a trip to China for special crash course sessions on judo and martial arts. The expenses for their trip may be met by imposing some new duty or cess. HITESH JHANGIANI, New Delhi
V I am reminded of the concern expressed by the late President K. R. Narayanan in his Republic Day-eve speech, “Please do not glamourise notorious criminals by publishing their photos and writing much about them.” May I ask why the same words not apply to our notorious MPs who are easily lowering the dignity of Parliament? Though Prabhunath Singh immediately submitted his resignation letter to the Speaker, who threw it to waste paper basket, the manner in which both the members spat each other with muscle power should be condemned in the strongest possible terms. BIDYUT KUMAR CHATTERJEE,
Isn’t it true? Shakespeare aptly said, “But be not afraid of greatness; some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them.” When the Prince of Kurukshetra fame visited a gurdwara near Panchkula recently, people lost equilibrium. There was almost a scramble to touch his feet! The Prince became famous overnight. The credit goes to the media — print and electronic. An Urdu poet rightly said, “Na inse (media) dosti achhi, na inse dushmani acchi.” Isn’t it true? D.V. JOSHI, Bartana (Zirakpur)
Wrong picture The picture published on July 31 was not of Udham Singh Sunam, but of one Udham Singh Kasel, a Ghadraite of Andaman fame (1914-15). Similarly, the three villages mentioned in the news-item (Aug 19) have nothing to do with martyr Bhagat Singh. The villages — Mudki, Pherushahr and Sabraon — related to the Anglo-Sikh Wars. MALWINDER JIT SINGH
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