Parliaments past, a mirror to changing dynamics

Context: 17th Lok Sabha (2019-2024) concluded.

Analysis of 17^th Lok Sabha:

• Only a few were answered by the Prime Minister’s Office, suggesting diminished interest in executive accountability.
• Ministries of Health and Family welfare and Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare are now top priorities, receiving increased scrutiny from representatives.
• Declining interest in national security and internal affairs.
• The Ministry of Finance is improving transparency and accountability.
• Education remains a top concern, facing rigorous questioning in parliamentary discourse.
• While disallowed questions decrease in the Lok Sabha, they consistently rise in the Rajya Sabha, indicating oversight challenges.
• Increased usage of interventions like Zero Hour signals a focus on urgent issues and government accountability.

Conclusion:

Legislative engagement must be revitalized to ensure accountability and prioritize national welfare.

Source: The Hindu