NEW DELHI: President Ram Nath Kovind today asked MPs and MLAs to maintain decorum while expressing dissent during discussion or debate in Parliament and state legislatures.
Addressing an event here, he said for the success of parliamentary democracy, it was necessary that all members of Parliament respect each others’ views and maintain their dignity.
The president pointed out that Parliament’s proceedings were broadcast live.
“The public expects discussions on its problems and plans for development of the country. It is Parliament’s responsibility to make efforts towards fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of our citizens,” he said.
Kovind said that the role of Parliament and legislatures in democracy was to discuss, debate and decide.
“Occasionally, this process may entail an element of dissent. But in expression of dissent, MLAs and MPs have to maintain decorum. Due to the combination of these five Ds — discussion, debate, dissent, decorum and decision, the biggest D — democracy is strengthened,” he said, addressing the commemoration of the 3rd anniversary of the Speaker’s Research Initiative (SRI) of the Lok Sabha here.
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