Their continued resistance, bordering on hooliganism, in the House had led to a policy paralysis, imperilling the fate of several crucial bills. Raising slogans in support of their demands, regional parties such as TDP, AIADMK and YSR Congress are playing to their respective constituencies, in the hope of gaining public sympathy. When issues can be resolved through debate and dialogue, Opposition parties have chosen the easy way out: Arm-twisting the BJP. Should the money be deducted from the MPs’ salaries who have made a mockery of the House by raising slogans and rushing to the well? If the Opposition truly wants the BJP to answer to the people, it should allow the government to speak.

Source: dna March 24, 2018 01:41 UTC