The lettered and those who oppose.
Every parliamentary body has its own structure of governance and settlement. Apart from the babel around privileges, motions, question hours, and bills, there is an underlying tone of deliberation, without which every discourse hangs on a cliff. Skanky gimmicks, verbose monologues, and volatile outbursts have become indispensable ingredients in a parliamentary session. In today’s day and age, politics has jettisoned to an uncanny reputation of mockery and facetious demeanor. Rather than getting precise imagery about what our leaders envisage, we are left at the behest of unending stealth. Tracking the routes of this modus operandi is a rather back-breaking task, but is supreme to demand a better class of elected representatives.
Unabashed power is the first step in sowing the seeds of disorder and chaos. It initiates needless dichotomy and mirrors the flaws of extremism. While the news media is a feasible alternative to participate in governance, what still strikes as the most potent weapon is the opposition. It represents the voice of those who are not in sync with the manifesto of the majority. In a utopian democracy, where every opinion holds some value, the opposition acts as a respite for the under-represented. With so much at stake, the role of the opposition is undeniably massive.
The current scenario, though, has become the breeding grounds for incompetent and silent dissent. In almost all courses of debate, as people struggle to make their way past the totalitarian rule, constructive criticism from across the table has become negligible. One reason could be the undermining state of affairs in our electorate and the numbers backing those in power. However, a more agreeable rationale could be the complacent administration and the maxim behind entering politics.
Being driven by the urge of absorbing objection is perhaps, the most vital of all virtues in life. Stalwarts in art, music, and academia have all been through rigorous sessions of rejection by naysayers. This is precisely what benefits an entire society collectively to reach common grounds of productivity and a plausible outcome. Education is a decisive factor in undermining short-sighted and regressive decision-making. It aids in ease of reception and marks a stark contrast with untutored fascism. Although no academic background can vehemently confirm a healthy environment, it does project a more sanguine scenario for the future. Educated leaders ( as common belief holds ) cater to a larger sect of the society that might have lost interest in divides originated across religious and linguistic lines. They cater to a group that believes in the holistic development of society, at large. Thus, while education cannot be an exhaustive criterion to determine a coherent rule of the land, it does aid in diminishing fringe obstacles and mindsets. Nevertheless, a robust democracy calls for the upliftment of all factions alike. Therefore, more often than not, under/uneducated political leaders can not be outrightly excluded from law-making.
The present diplomatic framework has carved a niche for itself, with a drowsy and naive opposition that does more harm, than good. A voter is left with the residue of the relative judgment of performance than an absolute one. It is at the throes of a nonchalant demographic with underequipped paraphernalia. A young, dynamic polity is a far-fetched dream that countries like India are visualizing with caution. While experience and groundwork do wonders at mobilizing crowds and garnering traction, at this juncture, we desperately need leaders who are ready to call a spade, a spade.
The opposition leaders, rather than pinpointing the fallacies of the ruling party, should begin toiling, get their sleeves dirty, and welcome reforms in areas under their jurisdiction. They have resorted to making laughable arguments in the parliament and appeasing their vote-bank. An educated polity will not only resent puny policies in pacifying a few but might also table more inclusive and worthwhile paperwork aimed at steady growth. In a nutshell, with a precipitously aware youth that has had its share of petty policies and irrelevant jingoism, we are in dire need of staunchly active opposition and a tutored political environment that has its priorities sorted.
