News reports indicate that Indian Parliament has completed 60 years of its existence. The Government has formed a Committee to celebrate it on a large scale.
Celebrations mean another Rs.1.5 billion (Rs. 150 crore) at least.
We shall, as usual, have corruption Suresh Kalmadi style.
Whatever be the glorious past of Indian Parliament, the truth for today is : Indian Parliament has become decadent. Hardly any discussion worthwhile takes place as members rush to the well for flimsy reasons, tear off agenda papers.
Appropriation Bills for various Ministries get guillotined without any discussion, because MPs are busy fighting.
What is there to celebrate?
Mr. Sitaram Yechuri, the CPM Leader, who happens to be a member of the Celebration Committee should look into a mirror and question: "Who am I? What am I doing in Parliament?"
CPI and CPM should spend their resources and time on approaching the people in the streets, rather than gloating in celebrations.
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