The discussion on two important topics, the national song and electoral reforms at the start of the Winter Session, however, beg the question as to whether these were indeed fruitful

xThe Parliament is meant to offer a platform for debating issues that need the attention of the government of the day and give policy directions to the executive. The discussion on two important topics, the national song and electoral reforms at the start of the Winter Session, however, beg the question as to whether these were indeed fruitful.

For instance, the Opposition may have won the debate on the national song, but to what end? It has only served to expose, and to some extent legitimise, the ruling party’s deep animosity towards the past leaders of the Indian National Congress.

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