By D N Singh
A major chunk, rather more than half of the times of the Monsoon session of the parliament has nearly been a wash out over the debates on inflation, GST and a host of other issues leading to obstructions in the proceedings in both the Houses.
Regardless of the methods used by the opposition bench, the crux of the issue was that there has been a kind of stalemate all though. Where there are allegations from both sides for creating obstructions to the proceedings, either in the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
However, in the midst of the verbal blitzkriegs lacing the political air, the matter has drawn the attention of the highest legal luminary of India, the Chief Justice of India, Justice N V Ramana, who has a few sane words for the warring parties and for the country’s democratic fabric.
Addressing at a function Chief Justice Ramana has strongly pleaded that, only the debates and discussions which can ensure a healthy functioning of the country’s smooth democratic process.
‘Discuss, Debate and Decide’
The CJI, while speaking at District Legal Services Authorities conference, said that  “I fear, we may be unable to fulfill our constitutional mandate of social justice. I urge you, therefore, to discuss, debate and decide. This is the principle I have been following all through.”
In as many words the CJI or any person of that eminence would pitch for an open-minded debate and discussion to take forward the issues deeply related to the people.
In this hostile climate made out of political ego, it is only the debates which give the political rivals to show their differences and yet got to treat each other with mutual respects.
Disagreements and dissents are two primary tools which can help reduce political tensions also. Without which no accountability can be fixed for the elected representatives sitting in power.
Even here comes the roles of the civic bodies and the media who can demand accountability but that is rarely happening.
The tips from the CJI at this juncture, when weeks are being wasted in disruptions of the proceedings, is like a caution which needs serious attention of the political leaders.
