Breach of privilege The notice to the speaker of Lok Sabha against Puri and Bedi firmly establishes the supremacy of the Parliament ,nay sovereignty It is asked time and again the privileges be codified, but it will not happen as the same can be elastic ,arbitrary and undefined. Om Puri has gracefully acknowledged his unintentional emotional outbursts and this is not weakness ,but strength Categorization is bad and taking umbrage of such isolated incidents is not in good spirit. Nobody has given statistics of those members who are lacking educational qualification to legislate and effectively take part in debates and discussions Are there any M.P`s who are having criminal records, citizens want to know ? Is it an honour that our current M.P`s are incarcerated in prisons for alleged scams ?Does this raise the dignity and supremacy of the house? Are we all proud that many of the representatives have never opened their mouth to air the grievances of their voters? Are we really happy that parliamentary debates often than not are lionised by just a few and the same members over the years. ? Why do we need dumb representatives ? Are we proud that parties patronise elements unworthy , only with the criteria of win ability?.What does one think ,when the debates are in progress, the empty seats are glaring at us in dismay and isbelief ? Such absent ism calls for forfeiture of daily allowances? The rushing towards the well of the house ,shouting slogans , disrupting proceedings raises the dignity of the house and the the citizens they represent .? Many a times their behaviour in the house is it exemplary for others to follow and imbibe? The Parliament was in a log jam over appointment of and inquiry into CWG and it was unprecedented in the history of democratic India Did the M.P`s not receive allowances and facilities, during which the Parliament was not functioning ? Do citizens who are resorting to pen down ,go slow, mass casual leave are paid their dues? The holy unruliness in the house is tolerated without suspension, debarring and removal by the Marshals, as the law provides ? This in no way brings disrepute to the house? . Our founding fathers of the Constitutions never envisaged the behaviour of this magnitude, and corruption among, its so called supreme members elected to the august body The freedom fighters, M.P`s never ever contemplated pensions for themselves and their families and in such proportions unrelated to the reality of Aam Admi they seem to represent The liberal emoluments they sanction to themselves without a murmur of protest , does raise the status of the house One can understand those that are really in need , do not have regular income from business and profession to be granted this dole couched with respectability Even one rotten mango in the basket is contagious Do the dignified members ever vehemently express their resentment, anguish, disgust in the sacred precincts of the house ? Any tainted member buys nobility and respectability by getting elected to the house and does that enhances the the dignity of the house? When sitting members are sent to jail how is the supremacy of the house enhanced? Was it dignified to pork fun at Anna subtly and ridicule his intentions publicly in a variety of ways, because he is not elected member/ and cannot give notice of breach of privilege? Is it sincerity to enjoy meals at such ridiculous prices at public expenses in the name of service to nation or to self, when they are paid whooping amounts and all tax free ? Does it prick the conscience of the noble M.P`s? No the M.P`s do not feel they are helping themselves disproportionately Is it not a fact they speak in forked tongues and wear masks to conceal their real intentions in public posturing ?Is it not a disgrace that M.P`s and Minister never retires even though he is in 8o plus ? When ever citizens questions their conduct and behaviour they want to haul up the citizens for contempt and breach of privileges They have now assumed the roles of kings and expect in a democracy not to question their propriety .They feel that press is acting beyond its limits in exposing the scams and they are under influence and pressure, But when M,P`s act to safeguard the interests and lobby for the Industrialists , they do no wrong India is in a new phase, where the fear of privileges may be used to stifle voice of dissent. Previously the Editors were mostly subjected to this mechanism of expressing regrets and now it seems it will envisage the public at large for breach of privileges Trying times for democracy Use the law of defamation available and not easy recourse to parliamentary breach of privileges, where their is no right to rigorous defense only meek submission Is the acting/dramatising of Mrs Bedi a case for breach of privileges? The message is clear the Supreme parliament is watching and rearing for action Nelson lopes Chinchinim 9850926276
