JAMMU, Jul 17: Senior BJP leader and former Sarpanch Adv. Devraj Sharma has appealed to all Opposition political parties to ensure that not even a single minute of the forthcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament is wasted on what he termed “frivolous and politically motivated disruptions,” urging lawmakers to focus exclusively on issues concerning public welfare and national development.
In a statement issued here on Friday, Sharma said Parliament is the highest democratic institution of the country and every minute of its functioning is funded by taxpayers’ money. He stressed that elected representatives have a moral and constitutional responsibility to utilize the precious time of Parliament for meaningful debates, legislative business and discussions on issues directly affecting the lives of citizens.
Expressing concern over repeated disruptions witnessed during previous parliamentary sessions, Sharma said frequent adjournments and slogan-shouting not only delay legislative work but also result in the loss of valuable public resources. “Every rupee spent on the functioning of Parliament comes from the hard-earned money of the people. It should therefore be utilised for framing laws, debating policies and addressing the concerns of citizens rather than for political point-scoring,” he said.
The senior BJP leader asserted that Parliament should remain a forum for constructive dialogue, healthy debate and democratic accountability instead of becoming a platform for creating unnecessary deadlocks or attracting media attention. He urged Opposition parties to rise above partisan considerations and contribute positively to discussions on matters of national importance.
Sharma said the forthcoming Monsoon Session provides an important opportunity to deliberate on issues relating to economic growth, employment generation, farmers’ welfare, national security, infrastructure development, social justice and public welfare. He said citizens expect their elected representatives to engage in serious deliberations and deliver meaningful outcomes rather than indulge in confrontational politics.
Maintaining that democracy flourishes through debate and not disruption, Sharma said robust discussions and constructive criticism are essential in a parliamentary democracy, but such criticism should remain issue-based and aimed at strengthening governance rather than obstructing legislative proceedings.
He further appealed to all Members of Parliament, irrespective of political affiliation, to uphold the dignity and decorum of Parliament and ensure that the Monsoon Session becomes productive, result-oriented and beneficial for the nation. “The people of India have reposed immense faith in their elected representatives. That trust must be honoured by ensuring smooth functioning of Parliament and by giving priority to public interest over political optics,” Sharma said.
Concluding his appeal, Sharma urged all political parties to work collectively in the spirit of democracy, emphasizing that Parliament should be remembered for meaningful legislation and solutions to public issues, not for avoidable disruptions or attempts to gain political mileage and media attention.