Stalled House
With the repeated stalling of Parliamentary proceedings by both the ruling and Opposition party members over the past few days, it is time for them to be reminded of the historic Supreme Court ruling of 2022: that elected members are expected to show statesmanship and not brinkmanship.
It is a matter of shame that the informative and thought-stimulating debates/discussions of yesteryears have given way to the increasing use of lung power to settle scores. Rising instances of despicable behaviour include the repeated trading of barbs, personal attacks and mud-slinging.
A country aspiring to lead needs to focus on debating and discussing welfare issues pertaining to the common man.
B. Suresh Kumar,
Coimbatore
China ties
India’s External Affairs Minister seems rather overwhelmed with the talks India has had with China.
However, we must remember that this is China and India should not be complacent and rest on its oars. The need of the hour is but eternal vigilance.
Mani Nataraajan,
Chennai
An impartial judiciary
A sitting judge of the Allahabad Court inaugurating a conference of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad with another judge of the same court, stating that India will run as per the wishes of the majority and also criticising Muslims is shocking. It is not in conformity with high constitutional principles of impartiality and secularism. His speech, to say the least, undermines the authority of the Constitution.
If this type of conduct on the part of judges is not condemned, it would undermine the independence of the judiciary. Lawyers’ organisations and lawyers as such should petition the Chief Justice of India to take action against the judge. The judge should remember that the wishes of the majority alone do not count. The majority should conform to the Preamble and the Constitution, which is the bedrock of democracy. He must realise that he is an Indian first and a Hindu next.
N.G.R. Prasad,
Chennai
That a judicial officer of a High Court has chosen a religious platform to air his views targeting a minority community is highly condemnable. Such intemperate and derogatory comments have the potential to polarise society and harm communal harmony apart from besmirching the image and the reputation of the judiciary. The Supreme Court, should, suo motu, take cognisance of the issue and not hesitate to rein in the deviant judicial official.
V. Johan Dhanakumar,
Chennai
Something appears to be terribly wrong with the selection procedure of judges. Is it the effect of back seat driving by a regressive political establishment? Or is the judge ‘adjusting his sails’ in the prevailing political wind? One hopes the Supreme Court takes cognisance of what has happened.
Manohar Alembath,
Kannur, Kerala
Such outlandish remarks will cause harm. It will not be an exaggeration to say that trust in the judiciary will be eroded. All right-thinking citizens should condemn such statements which cause harm to India’s edifice.
H. Syed Othuman,
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Published – December 11, 2024 12:24 am IST
