Restoring the legitimacy of Parliament and the State Assemblies is the only way to establish people’s supremacy (“Parliamentary supremacy under attack,” August 7). P. Rajeev’s article is excellent but it does not offer any workable solutions. Most of our representatives do not even live in the constituencies they represent. Electoral reforms are the need of the hour.
In order to contest from a constituency, a candidate should live there for some time and continue to do so after getting elected. The disconnect between the candidates and people is one of the reasons money plays such an important role in elections.
B. Gujja,
Hyderabad
The article has proved that the UPA government is trying to circumvent Parliament to suit its whims. Aadhar and the new pension scheme are the best examples. Our MPs exhibit an uncanny unity to decide on issues like keeping political parties out of the purview of the RTI Act. Taking a cue, the executive resorts to direct legislation, bypassing Parliament.
M.S.R.A. Srihari,
Khammam
For a majority of our elected crorepati representatives, Parliament has become a large business house. The interests of those they represent are obviously the last thing on their minds. The frequent disruption of Parliament bears testimony to their irresponsible behaviour.
Muneem Atther,
Bangalore
