Synopsis: The majority of the countries do not provide constitutional status for Political parties. But it is time for making political parties constitutional. Contents1 Introduction2 What is their constitutional status?3 How the political parties are working in developed nations?4 How the political parties are working in India?5 What do we need to learn from the… Continue reading Making parties constitutional
Tag: Parliament and State legislatures
Explained: Anti-defection law, for independent legislators
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Anti Defection Law?3 What are the circumstances covered under the act?4 Are there any exceptions under the law?5 Who decides Disqualification? What is the News? An independent MLA from Gujarat has said he has joined the Congress “in spirit”. This is because, under the anti-defection law, an independent… Continue reading Explained: Anti-defection law, for independent legislators
Forgotten Vista: Beyond History And Archaeology
Synopsis: This article explains the various methods to make National Museum more public engaging. Contents1 Introduction2 How global museums are constructive?3 How Indian Museums can revamp during the Central Vista project?3.1 First, Transparent showcase of bureaucratic life3.2 Second, A separate, retrofitted circle of museums3.3 Third, adopt new use to the abandoned infrastructures Introduction The government’s… Continue reading Forgotten Vista: Beyond History And Archaeology
PM launches Sansad TV
What is the News? The Prime Minister of India has launched Sansad TV on the occasion of the International Day of Democracy. About Sansad TV Sansad TV has been formed by merging the two parliamentarian channels Lok Sabha TV and Rajya Sabha TV. The merger was done based on the recommendations of a committee formed… Continue reading PM launches Sansad TV
Tamil Nadu tables Bill to ensure seating facilities for employees at shops
What is the News? The Tamil Nadu Government has tabled a bill in the State Assembly that recognizes workers ‘right to sit’. Note: Kerala is the only other State to have legislated on the ‘right to sit’ in 2018. What is the Bill? The bill seeks to amend the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act,… Continue reading Tamil Nadu tables Bill to ensure seating facilities for employees at shops
How are Rajya Sabha members punished for misconduct in the House?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the suspension of the members of Rajya Sabha Synopsis: There have been incidents of misconduct inside the house. The recent incident raises the question of action that should be taken against such members. Contents1 Introduction:2 Suspension rules of RS3 Terms of suspension4 The procedure followed5 Way forward Introduction: There are… Continue reading How are Rajya Sabha members punished for misconduct in the House?
How can we guarantee the Speaker’s impartiality?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the role of the speaker in the functioning of the Indian parliament. Synopsis: Either allow Parliament and state legislatures to descend into terminal decline or make the Speaker truly independent and let every legislature perform its constitutional function Contents1 Introduction2 Features of Indian Constitution3 Suggestions4 Way forward Introduction The main… Continue reading How can we guarantee the Speaker’s impartiality?
Powerless MPs, MLAs: Lawmakers don’t question laws in part because anti-defection rules snuff out all dissent
Source: TOI Relevance: This article discusses the disruptive functioning and degrading quality of the Parliament. Synopsis: Anti-defection rule was passed with the right intent of checking dissent. However, it is now choking the freedom of speech and expression in Parliament. Functioning of Parliament: Laws badly drafted by bureaucrats escape lawmakers’ scrutiny. Rush job legislations are becoming… Continue reading Powerless MPs, MLAs: Lawmakers don’t question laws in part because anti-defection rules snuff out all dissent
Parliament is abdicating its oversight role
Source: The Hindu, TOI Relevance: The article signifies how the frequent disruptions lead to improper functioning of the house The recent session of Parliament: This session has ended abruptly, and before its scheduled date. This is the 4th straight session that ended ahead of its original schedule, other than the cancelled winter 2020 session. This led… Continue reading Parliament is abdicating its oversight role
Setting new house rules
Source: Indian Express Contents1 Synopsis:2 Background:3 Reasons behind disorderly conduct by MPs:4 Steps to ensure disciplinary conduct:5 Why are such steps not duly implemented?6 Suggestions: Synopsis: The legislative body’s role must be strengthened and deepened so that disruption of proceedings ceases to be an option. Background: Disruption is replacing discussion as the foundation of our… Continue reading Setting new house rules
