Rahul Gandhi has done right by accepting to become Leader of Opposition. It shows his readiness to assume bigger responsibility. The test of his skill and patience lies in how he rallies INDIA bloc and holds the government accountable. This will determine if he’s a worthy challenger to PM Modi.
Om Birla, the Speaker, must remember he is guardian of people’s house, not the government’s
Om Birla’s re-election as Lok Sabha Speaker is as expected. He must take the opportunity and mustn’t allow a repeat of aberrations witnessed in previous House like arbitrary suspension of opposition MPs and passage of Bills without discussions. Speaker must remember he is guardian of people’s house, not the government’s.
In a democracy, the media becomes a force multiplier when the Opposition, or others, try to hold the government of the day responsible, accountable.