The Budget Session of Parliament ended Friday. First, the good news. There were some good debates during the session. The National Green Tribunal Bill saw constructive intervention by MPs across party lines. Environment minister Jairam Ramesh acknowledged some of the contentious issues, and incorpor...
It is the house of the people, but it can’t convene itself. MPs are the voice of the people, but they can’t even talk out of party line. This needs immediate fixing. Good news is, it’s not impossible.
Over the past few years, parliament and MPs have faced continued criticism. Ther...
Last month, the government withdrew its plan of introducing the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill, 2010 in the Lok Sabha. Several opposition parties had given notice that they would oppose the motion to introduce the bill. However, various media reports indicate that the bill would be introd...
