When R entered in Rajya Sabha

AS was already expected from them, considering the number of scrupulous characters becoming a Rajya Sabha MP last few years, they, with their unruly conduct, did it what they had been practicing outside lowering the dignity of the House. In the Monsoon Session, some of them climbed on the table and threw files at Chairperson. Creating ugly scenes have become a daily practice. Also as expected they don’t feel shame.

- Krishna Kumar Mishra

The latest case is of Congress MP Pratap Singh Bajwa. After his unruly act, he said he will not apologize for his behavior and “I will do it 100 times...(I) threw the file so that the Rajya Sabha chairman can read it. I have not committed any crime and have no regrets.” The most important fact should not go unnoticed is that for their stupid acts they are richly rewarded and appreciated by their high command. The behavior of Congress, TMC, and AAP members has proved that this House must be scrapped as early as possible.

Rajya Sabha has been seen as the backdoor entry for the politicians who have lost the general elections. It has become a haven for crony capitalists, compromised journalists, and party fundraisers. The legal protection parliamentary privilege affords the members making them behave like Moguls – too much privilege, too little accountability. Three prime ministers have been elected to the Rajya Sabha without having to face the electorate. It is clearly an anti-democratic way.

Several times the Rajya Sabha had been adjourned for lack of quorum. Besides this, Rajya Sabha is being manipulated to curtail and delay the various laws made by the Lok Sabha just for political gains, hence proving to be a major hindrance in the speedy legislative process. Even the ruling party is not an exception. There were many absentees in Rajya Sabha during the passage of the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021 bill. The Bill will replace an ordinance and abolish several appellate tribunals, to end retrospective tax. The absence of BJP Rajya Sabha MPs during the passage of this crucial bill has not gone well with PM Narendra Modi. Taking strong exception he has asked the Parliamentary Affairs minister to make a list of the MPs who were not present in the house.