The performance of parliament cannot be measured against the narrow standard of number of sitting and number bills passed rather it has to measure against the quality of debates and discussions on the floor of the house. In this regard do you think Parliament has been reduced to second fiddle to the executive leadership?
- May 22, 2021
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPS Topics
Hint: The question though long is yet very clear. It basically asks about the decline of Parliament and executive takeover of the Parliament, thereby violating doctrine of separation of power as well as making Check and balances ineffective.
Introduction (I): Envisaged role of Parliament and nature of relationship between the executive and Parliament as seen in Art 75. Body (B): 1) Detail discussion about the decline of the Parliament with focus on fall in quality of debate, deliberation as reflected in time given to legislation (Ex- recent passing of farm laws), question hour, zero hour etc. Also, highlight other aspects of decline with accompanied reasons like catch all politics, falling ethical standards etc. 2) Throw light on its impact on executive and legislature relations (focus more on how it has been reduced to a second fiddle), thereby questioning its ability to fix accountability of the executive. 3) Suggest some measures (own plus some commissions) Conclusion (C): Parliament is not only about making laws but also deliberation and thereby reflecting essence of a democratic society, and how it is essential for fixing executive accountability |