MPs’ suspension for demanding discussion in Parliament is akin to sacrilege in temple of democracy
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MPs’ suspension for demanding discussion in Parliament is akin to sacrilege in temple of democracy

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Suspension of 92 opposition MPs for demanding a discussion on security breach in Parliament is akin to sacrilege in temple of democracy. Disruptions are bad but government’s refusal to discuss is worse. Accepting failures is a sign of strength, not weakness. Stifling opposition portrays Indian democracy in a bad light.

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