Amid rising tensions in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Sukhdev Bhagat voiced alarm over the systematic silencing of opposition, a trend he deems catastrophic for democracy. The smooth conduct of Tuesday’s business until 8 PM exemplified ideal functioning, centered on robust national discourse.
Bhagat reiterated that Parliament transcends partisan lines—it’s democracy incarnate. Curtailing opposition articulation defies its purpose, he warned, imploring the government to extend full speaking rights as per hallowed practices and democratic tenets.
Biased chairing attuned to ruling comforts breeds disorder, he explained, positioning the onus on powers-that-be to nurture balanced deliberations.
Especially in fraught contexts like confidence challenges, Speakers must prioritize ethical conduct and constitutional fidelity over expediency. Their mandate: sustain democracy’s vigor, not merely government stability.
Bhagat linked this to Delhi’s infrastructure crises, citing the heartbreaking loss of a young life in Rohini Sector-32’s drain, mirroring Jahangirpuri’s recent pothole fatality. With the capital in such disarray, nationwide standards demand scrutiny.
Urging comprehensive accountability, he criticized knee-jerk reactions, advocating sustained efforts. Strict enforcement against lapses in infrastructure and safety is non-negotiable, he concluded, to prevent repeats and safeguard lives.