ARE WE HEADING FOR ANOTHER UNFRUITFUL PARLIAMENT SESSIONS??

ARE WE HEADING FOR ANOTHER UNFRUITFUL PARLIAMENT SESSIONS??

In a democracy, parliament is the highest decision making body. The demonetisation of currency is historic decision and it is the prime responsibility of Government to take public into confidence by discussing, deliberating on the concept, implementation strategy, road map, and the current situation etc in parliament and see that entire nation is taken into confidence in “Black fight”.

Unfortunately the ruling party is trying to finds some lame excuses to avoid fruitful discussions and certainly it will not go well with democracy. Mr. Azad’s statement on loss of lives related to currency exchange and he relating it with oori killings need not be colored as nation’s integrity issue. The spirit behind the speech has to be well taken rather than diverting the attention on technical ground. Government shall discuss the problems in detail and take proper steps to avoid inconvenience to public.

It is not proper on the part of finance minister to make statements in parliament, like there is no problem for currency; banks are doing excellent job etc.  If that is the view of Government what type of discussions we expect in parliament.  Public voice has to be heard through MPs and then proper statements can be made.

Entire country is interested and with government in fighting black money.  But unfortunately the ruling alliance is trying to provocate opposition and trying to get political mileage in upcoming elections.  The opposition’s apprehensions on public inconvenience, steps taken to handle public inconvenience when 84% of currency was made invalid, possible leaks to vested interest groups, present currency management systems in place  are justified and needs proper explanations from Government.

There are serious concerns expressed about leaks to bigwigs in advance, diversion of currency, shortage of small notes, introduction of Rs.2000 notes and it’s the responsibility of ruling party to clear these through proper inquiries including joint parliament committee as demanded by opposition.

It is expected from ruling alliance to ensure proper function of parliament in next few days and give opportunity for everyone to express their views so that the demonetisation decision is further strengthened with public confidence and support.

B G Reddy – 9866889246

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