Recently there was a panel discussion on HMTV. The participants were Minister D. Manikya Vara Prasad (Congress), Jaya Prakash Narayan (LSP), Pocharam Satyanarayana (TRS) and another Muslim MLA gentleman (TDP) whose name I could not catch.
Generallly suh discussions on party lines degenerate into acrimony, heated exchanges and downlight abuses. But to my pleasant surprise, the proceedings were cordial, meaningful and almost confessional of their inner feelings.
The topic was recently concluded budget session of the Andhra Assembly and, in particular, the wastage of almost half the time and the passing of the finance bill without discussion. It may be recalled that a budget of more than a lakh and fifty thousand crores was passed by gullitone.
JP was his usual erudite self. You can feel the vibes of intellect, homework and pain in him. Interestingly all the three other panelists quoted him supportively.
Congress's Prasad made an interesting observation. That 80% of the Hon'ble Members have no clue to the legislative nuances or procedures. His emphasis was on candid admission that as the ruling party, the treasury benches are happy at the disruption of proceedings.
The TDP MLA regretted that as a back-bencher he never gets chance from his floor leader to contribute to discussion.
TRS Member also regretted the lost opportunity to vent people's grievances and burning issues due to frequent adjournments.
HMTV's Moderator deftly handled the discussion without being obstructive, provocative or sermonizing.
A very refreshing program in these days of perceived degenerated standards of both media and politics.
…ponder
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