Persistent disruptions in Parliament signal deeper structural and procedural shortcomings. Evaluate this in the context of recent Rajya Sabha logjams. Outline the institutional safeguards to prevent such deadlocks.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business
Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business
Q3. Persistent disruptions in Parliament signal deeper structural and procedural shortcomings. Evaluate this in the context of recent Rajya Sabha logjams. Outline the institutional safeguards to prevent such deadlocks. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: TH
Why the question: In light of the ongoing Rajya Sabha disruptions over the Bihar SIR issue during the 2025 Monsoon Session, which reflects a recurring trend of legislative paralysis and declining deliberative quality. Key Demand of the question: The question requires evaluating structural and procedural flaws that enable frequent parliamentary disruptions and suggesting institutional mechanisms to restore functionality and deliberative integrity in the Rajya Sabha. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Introduce the Rajya Sabha’s constitutional role in federal legislation and how persistent disruptions undermine its purpose. Body: Structural and procedural shortcomings – Mention weak enforcement, lack of Opposition space, over-politicisation of procedures, etc. Institutional safeguards – Suggest reforms like Rule 267 revision, Opposition debate slots, and strengthened code of conduct. Conclusion: Parliament must rebuild mutual trust and procedural clarity to restore its deliberative legitimacy in the eyes of the public.
Why the question: In light of the ongoing Rajya Sabha disruptions over the Bihar SIR issue during the 2025 Monsoon Session, which reflects a recurring trend of legislative paralysis and declining deliberative quality.
Key Demand of the question: The question requires evaluating structural and procedural flaws that enable frequent parliamentary disruptions and suggesting institutional mechanisms to restore functionality and deliberative integrity in the Rajya Sabha.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction: Introduce the Rajya Sabha’s constitutional role in federal legislation and how persistent disruptions undermine its purpose.
• Structural and procedural shortcomings – Mention weak enforcement, lack of Opposition space, over-politicisation of procedures, etc.
• Institutional safeguards – Suggest reforms like Rule 267 revision, Opposition debate slots, and strengthened code of conduct.
Conclusion: Parliament must rebuild mutual trust and procedural clarity to restore its deliberative legitimacy in the eyes of the public.