Parliament can be effective only if individual MPs have a significant role as law makers, and if they can be held accountable for their actions by their electorate.
In the last few years, we have seen the role of individual Members of Parliament diminish on account of the Anti-Defection Law. ...
Parliament can be effective only if individual MPs have a significant role as law makers, and if they can be held accountable for their actions by their electorate.
In the last few years, we have seen the role of individual Members of Parliament diminish on account of the Anti-Defection Law. ...
Enacting hasty new legislation in response to public events is not the answer
The recent spot fixing controversy in the Indian Premier League has brought the issue of betting in sports back into the limelight. As a result, public debate around betting, and steps that need to be taken to prevent t...
Parliamentarians need — and don't have — a fully functioning office and a staff of high-quality researchers to contribute effectively
This paper's lead story yesterday highlighted how members of Parliament (MPs) from both houses have employed their relatives as personal assi...
Parliamentarians need — and don't have — a fully functioning office and a staff of high-quality researchers to contribute effectively
This paper's lead story yesterday highlighted how members of Parliament (MPs) from both houses have employed their relatives as personal assi...
As the Budget Session of Parliament nears its end, the House is expected to decide on at least two key pieces of legislation that propose major reforms in the areas of food security and the rights of the displaced; Sakshi Balani provides a quick round-up of the provisions and issues related to the t...
As the Budget Session of Parliament nears its end, the House is expected to decide on at least two key pieces of legislation that propose major reforms in the areas of food security and the rights of the displaced; Sakshi Balani provides a quick round-up of the provisions and issues related to the t...
Some non-political changes could help resolve factors that lead to parliamentary disruption
Parliament has yet again got into a non-functional mode. Is there a way out of this gridlock? More important, can we design systems that will help prevent such logjams?
The main reason for many disrupti...
Some non-political changes could help resolve factors that lead to parliamentary disruption
Parliament has yet again got into a non-functional mode. Is there a way out of this gridlock? More important, can we design systems that will help prevent such logjams?
The main reason for many disrupti...
