In our Loksabha the speaker is the only person who speaks the least. She/he only tries to pacify the rude and unlawful members whole the time. They talk all kind of things but matters of public welfare and interest. They are always out there to show one-up ship, to prove their own importance in a comic manner.

This is highly exaggerated. Every year parliament passes many bills including finance Bill. In spite of obstructions, parliament works. even the unruly scenes and disturbances are on peoples' issues, though it would be better if there were greater discipline.

You said it sir, a little more disciplined behavior is required of them as they are our representatives in august house like Loksabha, the temple of democracy, law and order. If they behave in a balanced manner, that would surely set an example for others to follow them. They won't have to say that the laws would be made in Parliament and not on the roads. That should make all the difference.

You said it sir, a little more disciplined behavior is required of them as they are our representatives in august house like Loksabha, the temple of democracy, law and order. If they behave in a balanced manner, that would surely set an example for others to follow them. They won't have to say that the laws would be made in Parliament and not on the roads. That should make all the difference.

There are unscrupulous elements on road, who do not respect any institution and believe in no law. Presently, there is coalition at the center and hence it is difficult to form common opinion quickly and so delay in enactment of certain law. This cannot be an excuse for lawless and anarchic elements to indulge in blackmail.

[ If they behave in a balanced manner, that would surely set an example for others to follow them. They won't have to say that the laws would be made in Parliament and not on the roads. That should make all the difference.[/quote]

There are unscrupulous elements on road, who do not respect any institution and believe in no law. Presently, there is coalition at the center and hence it is difficult to form common opinion quickly and so delay in enactment of certain law. This cannot be an excuse for lawless and anarchic elements to indulge in blackmail.[/quote]

I do agree sir that there are huge gangs who are doing totally against the set norms but all that has been inspired or forced upon them due to corruption and and so undemocratic behavior plus the cast based politics etc spread by the politicians. They are responsible for present chaotic atmosphere spread allover the country. They have set no example for common people.

[ If they behave in a balanced manner, that would surely set an example for others to follow them. They won't have to say that the laws would be made in Parliament and not on the roads. That should make all the difference.

There are unscrupulous elements on road, who do not respect any institution and believe in no law. Presently, there is coalition at the center and hence it is difficult to form common opinion quickly and so delay in enactment of certain law. This cannot be an excuse for lawless and anarchic elements to indulge in blackmail.[/quote]

I do agree sir that there are huge gangs who are doing totally against the set norms but all that has been inspired or forced upon them due to corruption and and so undemocratic behavior plus the cast based politics etc spread by the politicians. They are responsible for present chaotic atmosphere spread allover the country. They have set no example for common people.[/quote]

In fact, people are supreme. They may elect even bad elements. There will always be some bad elements everywhere including parliament. But they are not on very big numbers. Peoples' verdict has to be respected always. So, even bad persons if elected are Honorable parliamentarians. It is okay to appeal to people not to elect them again, ensure that their candidature is rejected by Returning officer etc. But once elected, they are entitled to do their job as desired by people. Because of some black sheep in parliament or legislature, NGOs cannot be given liberty to create anarchy.

I think democratic norms allow any XYZ to express himself openly and say whatever one likes provided within the stipulated limits of the law. I am not advocating any unlawful but public rights to protest and protect against the erring so called black sheep. And why not, even the president of this country comes under scanner and so come the representatives who are found guilty of not discharging their duties properly. We need a right to recall immediately.

I think democratic norms allow any XYZ to express himself openly and say whatever one likes provided within the stipulated limits of the law. I am not advocating any unlawful but public rights to protest and protect against the erring so called black sheep. And why not, even the president of this country comes under scanner and so come the representatives who are found guilty of not discharging their duties properly. We need a right to recall immediately.

The electoral system in India is first past the post. One may be M.P. even with minority vote or even no vote if elected unopposed. Right to recall is meaningless. An M.P. is elected from a particular constituency but his functions are for entire nation and not a constituency. People elect a candidate on party symbol and thus actually vote for party and not individual. In these circumstances, right to recall is uncalled for and not tenable.

http://www.boddunan.com/education/21-Law%20/18250-electoral-reforms-for-democracy.html?Legal=

The electoral system in India is first past the post. One may be M.P. even with minority vote or even no vote if elected unopposed. Right to recall is meaningless. An M.P. is elected from a particular constituency but his functions are for entire nation and not a constituency. People elect a candidate on party symbol and thus actually vote for party and not individual. In these circumstances, right to recall is uncalled for and not tenable.

http://www.boddunan.com/education/21-Law%20/18250-electoral-reforms-for-democracy.html?Legal=[/quote]

With due regards sir,
And what happens when they change the parties en-mass and go to another party of their convenient where they get more than what they actually deserve? In what category do they fall. Is that what people send them to do with their votes.
Now can you tell me what party do the public belong to while they voted for part A and their representative switched over to Party B for his own interest?
Now does that mean that the one who voted for one party belongs to other party just because his representative changed his mind for his vested interests?
There is so much to ponder upon, the matter is not as simple as we make it out.

The electoral system in India is first past the post. One may be M.P. even with minority vote or even no vote if elected unopposed. Right to recall is meaningless. An M.P. is elected from a particular constituency but his functions are for entire nation and not a constituency. People elect a candidate on party symbol and thus actually vote for party and not individual. In these circumstances, right to recall is uncalled for and not tenable.

http://www.boddunan.com/education/21-Law%20/18250-electoral-reforms-for-democracy.html?Legal=

With due regards sir,
And what happens when they change the parties en-mass and go to another party of their convenient where they get more than what they actually deserve? In what category do they fall. Is that what people send them to do with their votes.
Now can you tell me what party do the public belong to while they voted for part A and their representative switched over to Party B for his own interest?
Now does that mean that the one who voted for one party belongs to other party just because his representative changed his mind for his vested interests?
There is so much to ponder upon, the matter is not as simple as we make it out.[/quote]

There is anti defection law for the questions raised by you. Generally, there is no mass change of party. This is in Arunachal Pradesh only where MLA join either congress or BJP depending on who rules in center. People know the character of MPs as well as various parties many of which are just based on person. Yet they vote on their own whim. We have to respect voter's verdict- good or bad, rational or irrational.

The main reforms we need is (1) There should be more inner party democracy. (2) Only recognized political parties at national level should be allowed in parliamentary elections. Regional parties may be allowed pre-poll alliance with national level parties. (3) similarly for regional assembly elections.

I have dealt with most of election reform issue in my articles. Let me stress that perfection is not completely possible anywhere. This is constant exercise. There is no perfection anywhere- bureaucracy, business, education and so on. This is because we are all human. But the need for reform cannot justify anarchy.

I have read your article before also as well as today
I agree there is no reason for public to act lawless just because their representatives are not working lawfully. Any way there are many examples where governments in different states and even at center stayed or lost because of changed of mind or 'voice of their antratma' whatever is that.
Have a look for yourself, I can find many more examples where governments lost or won.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._R._Bommai_v._Union_of_India