Q. In the context of Indian Polity, consider the following statements with respect to “Parliamentary Forums”:
1. They provide a platform for legislative members and political executives of the government to have discussions on critical issues faced by the nation.
2. Ministers of the concerned departments act as the ex-officio chairman of these forums.
3. Each of these forums submit an annual report to the President of India.
How many of the above given statements are correct?
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct: Parliamentary forums provide a platform for legislative members and political executives (Ministers) of the government to have discussion on critical issues faced by a nation. The forum facilitates meaningful interaction between Member of Parliaments (MPs) and the concerned Ministers which helps them in making informed decisions.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the ex-officio Chairperson/president of all the Forums except the Parliamentary Forum on Population and Public Health wherein the Chairman of Rajya Sabha is the ex-officio President and the Speaker is the ex-officio, Co-President.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The forum’s main objective is to bring Member of Parliament (MPs), Ministers, Experts etc. to enable a meaningful discussion on critical issues faced by a nation. Parliamentary Forums offer Members an informal forum to familiarise themselves with current issues of interest.
