Discussion, not disruption

As the Winter Session of Parliament begins, Members of Parliament should aim for discussion and not for any disruption. (“Opposition to highlight intolerance, seek resolution,” Nov.26) They need to be committed to ensuring a fully-functional Parliament. The temple of democracy is very often in trouble because of the actions of its own members; a washout of parliamentary sessions is nothing less than a serious scam in itself.

A.J. Rangarajan,New Jersey

The Winter Session has begun but the aggressive mood on both sides of the political divide does not augur well for a smooth transaction of business. There is so much political noise in the air that one wishes that the curse of disruption, long afflicting Parliament, does not visit again. Why not keep disruption at bay through debates and constructive legislation? Much of the previous Lok Sabha was hit by repeated adjournments over the 2G spectrum scandal, resulting in a new term, ‘policy paralysis’, entering India’s political lexicon. Without any further delay, we Indians hope that the political class reclaims the tradition of robust parliamentary debates, which appears to be on the verge of extinction.

Vani. A,Hyderabad

The Winter Session of Parliament is expected to be stormy, with the Opposition set to raise the ‘intolerance’ issue. Strange are the ways of the parliamentary system. We come across allegations and counter-allegations by the two main parties, with no regard for the issues of the country’s people. People elect political parties and make them assume power expecting change and development. What they get from their legislators in return is washed out sessions. The tug of war to stall Parliament has already had a direct impact on the economic growth of the country and it is time to make amends for all the lapses so far, allowing it to function.

Jayanthy S. Maniam,

Mumbai