If Ambedkar Were Alive Today, He Would Remorse Over the Parliament's State of Affairs
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, envisioned the Parliament as the cornerstone of democracy—a temple of debate, reason, and progress. It was meant to be a place where diverse voices converge to deliberate and shape the future of the nation. However, if Ambedkar were alive today, he would likely be disheartened by the current state of affairs in the Indian Parliament. The recent adjournment of parliamentary proceedings over a remark made by Home Minister Amit Shah about Dr. Ambedkar is a glaring example of how the sanctity of this institution is being compromised. Instead of addressing pressing national issues, debates are increasingly being replaced by disruptions and walkouts. Important discussions are stalled, and the legislative agenda remains unfulfilled. This trend has now become a "fashionable" practice, eroding the fundamental purpose of the Parliament. The Cost of Stalled Proceedings Every adjournment and disruption com...