New Delhi | Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Tuesday wrote a letter to all the Member of Parliament’s of the Lower house urging them to observe parliamentary decorum after repeated instances of adjourning the working of the house during the previous session.
Sumitra Mahajan wrote, “At times, some Hon’ble Members have come to the well of the House and shouted slogans, shown placards and banners and interrupted the proceedings of the House. Consequently, the House had to be adjourned repeatedly without transacting any business.” She further urged members to assure that discussion, divergence of opinion and dissent is within the well-established parameters and accepted norms of Parliamentary dignity and decorum so that people may continue to have abiding faith in democracy and democratic institutions.
The letter stated that frequent disruptions in the House do not help present a desired picture and image of the functioning of democracy in India. “During my recent foreign visits, the Indian Diaspora and other foreign dignitaries also expressed their disappointment and concern over the constant disruption in the business of the House,” she added.
Mahajan concluded expressing hope towards cooperation from members of the House which will help to establish high standards of Parliamentary conduct, discipline and decorum. “I hope the electoral and political battles will be fought in the constituencies and at the same time members will discharge their democratic responsibilities with decorum in the House,” the letter read.
Sumitra Mahajan’s letter has come just a few days before the monsoon session of the Parliament which will commence on July 18 and end on August 10.
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