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Very parliamentary

Even as parts of the Indian public were announcing their visceral disgust for politicians of all affiliations, the Parliament of India presented us with an entirely different spectacle — low on theatrics, high on measured, substantive discussion in the aftermath of the Mumbai terrorist attacks ....Read more

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Reforming politiciansBy: B S GANESH BANGALORE | Saturday , 13 Dec '08 14:23:20 PM Reply | Forward I am happy to read the statements of Rahul Gandhi regarding VIP treaatments to politicians making the lives of common people misery. It was noteworthy that Rahul Gandhi went to the extent proclaiming that VIPs and Common Man should be treated on par as far as threat to life was concerned. But he has not bothered about tainted politicians in assemblies and parliament. If lives of people and country has to prosper politicians must strictly observe the principles of " SERVICE, SACRIFICE and PATRIOTISM ". We have plenty of corrupt politicians and their illgotten money must be confiscated. Let him give CBI and Lokayukjta full powers without politicians sanction. B S Ganesh, ganshar@dataone.in 70/9 Basappa Layout, Hanumanthnagar, BANGALORE 560 019

Apropos Very ParliamentaryBy: Srinivasan S K | Friday , 12 Dec '08 19:11:38 PM Reply | Forward Yes for a change the parliamentarians did maintain a semblance of oneness. It was noteworthy that Rahul Gandhi went to the extent proclaiming that VIPs and Common Man should be treated on par as far as threat to life was concerned. Would he please follow up his statement by doing away with the security cordon. Atleast he should insist that his part bear the cost of security. A person's commitment to cause lies in action not in proclamation.

RE:By: Ashwin | Friday , 12 Dec '08 20:51:25 PM Reply | Forward I'm not sure if Rahul Gandhi meant that. think he said that too much is being spoken about security to VIP's these days and that unfortunately, we have a hierarchial system in India which cannot be done away with - thereby justifying that he required good security as he is yuvraj.

action on terrorist and antinationalsBy: K.V.Menon | Friday , 12 Dec '08 19:04:14 PM Reply | Forward After a long time watching a live Parliament discussion with sense of responsibility and maturity. I am sure our MPs have understood the mood of public. There are suggestion from many organisations and experts where the security and action went wrong. Now central government should call for meeting of state Chief Ministers and discuss the matter LIVE and come to an understanding and conclution that these are the specific operation to be conducted by state , Center and jointly. If State fails to act Centre will take action and the officer who negleted his duty will be penalised along with his political master. Before that there has to reforms in police and Judiciary. There should not be political intervention and Intelligence agencies should have free hand to take action. People helping and providing shelter should be exposed and their names should published for public notice.

Very ParliamentaryBy: R N Rao | Friday , 12 Dec '08 19:01:49 PM Reply | Forward i think ,this is the only benift we got from terror attacks on Mumbai!

basic decency By: rahul | Friday , 12 Dec '08 10:04:29 AM Reply | Forward Indeed, this is least we can except, and deserve from our parliamentarians. This simple level of decency shouldn't have required the complete national outrage against their handling of the system. I hope they keep the basic sanctity of parliamentary behavior, and increase the sittings of house, and get down to the business of reforming the outdated laws and enacting and enforcing the ones which are are need of the hour.Our parliamentarians behavior is vital for rooting out growing cynicism towards politicians.