Sumitra Mahajan writes to MPs: Maintain discipline, decorum of House

October 06, 2015 21:11

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, who had suspended 25 Congress MPs for five days for disrupting the proceedings during the monsoon session, has written to all MPs appealing to them to maintain discipline and decorum of the House and refrain from rushing to the Well, shouting slogans and waving placards.

In her letter to MPs, Mahajan said that during her interactions with schoolchildren, mediapersons and foreign dignitaries, she was asked about "frequent disruptions and low productivity" of the House. She said perhaps a "negative" perception is gaining ground about the image of Parliament and parliamentarians in the minds of the common man.

"India is not only the largest democracy in the world but its democratic values, principles and ideals are highly respected all over the world. Our democracy also acts as a shining example of vibrant democracy and is an inspiration to people within and outside India. All over the world, people watch and follow the parliamentary proceedings.

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