Former Lok Sabha Secretary-General P.D.T. Achary has rejected attempts to blame the Opposition for the current deadlock in the Legislative Assembly, stating that it is the ruling party’s strictness that is hindering parliamentary proceedings.
Speaking at a political discussion as part of the Golden Fifty conference organised by the SSF in Kannur on Friday, Mr. Achary emphasised the importance of a healthy relationship between the ruling party and the Opposition, warning against the dangerous idea of eliminating political opponents.
He stressed that democracy cannot exist without the Opposition, and public concerns regarding democratic, secular values must be considered.
