In recent years, the legislatures have been working in such a way that they convene only to get adjourned. Whether it is the Parliament or the Legislature Assembly, the time wasted on the commotion is many times greater than the time it takes to convene. Parliament convened on Monday after a long hiatus to complete the remaining procedures of the budget and make the necessary legislation. However, the meeting had to be adjourned on all the three days due to opposition riots. The decision is to meet again on Monday. Even before the start of the second phase of the budget session, there was a growing demand for curtailing the session earlier than scheduled. The reason given was the forthcoming assembly elections in five states. Those who are compelled to go on the campaign have all the freedom to do so. As such, it is irresponsible to demand that the conference be adjourned altogether. Disrupting house proceedings is an easy way to escape responsibility. What can be done if keeping the House in constant turmoil is considered a political victory? The commotion in Parliament on Monday and Tuesday was over rising fuel prices. Unexplained increase in fuel prices is indeed a matter that affects the people as a whole. Instead of just making a fuss and giving the government a chance to run away, the opposition parties should have created an environment where the real facts of the matter could be heard
from the government itself. Even if permission for discussion was denied, the issue could have been raised in other ways and the minister could have been compelled to reply. But the opposition tried to create a situation where the House could not move forward just by making a fuss. This approach was very helpful to the government. Both sides have been using the same tactic in contentious matters. What benefits do people get from this? There does not seem to be any gain beyond the ability to raise the voice. The ruckus on Wednesday was linked to the farmers' protest which has more than 100 days of peasant strikes. The uproar was that the matter should be discussed in the House. As usual, the commotion became uncontrollable when the government stated that the issue had been discussed at the last meeting as well. Following this, the House was adjourned. This was the situation in both the Houses.
No normal person would say that the farmers' struggle remains unresolved only due to the austerity of the government. Fifteen compromise talks have already taken place in this regard. The agitating farmers' organizations are adamant that they will not compromise, insisting that the strike will end only if all three laws are repealed. Then how can the issue be solved? However, the Prime Minister himself has recently made it clear that the door is still open for discussion. It is difficult to win a struggle on the strength of a relentless stand. The wise will never try to do that. It is alleged that the infiltration of some external interests, as well as the interests of the farmers, is the reason for the endless struggle of the farmers. That is the reason why the protesters are adamant that they won't stop the agitation unless all the three farm laws are withdrawn.
The other day, some leaders complained that the government was not respecting the opposition and was neglecting them even in Parliament. This is because consensus cannot be found even on national issues of general importance. The general problems of the nation and the people must be seen in that form. The Prime Minister was unable to make a statement in the House on Wednesday about the occasion of the 75th anniversary of independence due to the commotion in Parliament. Next year marks the 75th anniversary of independence. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the year-long celebrations in Gujarat today. This is a national event where all should forget political animosity and participate in unity.