Opposition shows aggressive strategy in Parliament

Congress plans to keep up its aggressive tactics, in preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections.

- AJIT MAINDOLA

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha saw a very aggressive opposition and its multiple attacks on the government. In the first week of the ongoing budget session of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 3.0 government too the opposition was once again aggressive. This seems to be the opposition’s strategy, which suggests that it is opposing for the sake opposing, rather than acting as a responsible opposition. Following their win of 99 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress is behaving as if it will obstruct all progress in both Houses.

The Speakers of both houses have frequently expressed disappointment and frustration with the opposition’s attitude. During Prime Minister Modi’s first two terms, the opposition was notably weak, particularly in the Lok Sabha. As a result, the government and the Speaker encountered minimal challenges in conducting proceedings. But this time, the political landscape has changed inside the house posing significant challenges before the Speakers and the government’s floor managers.