Shashi Tharoor writes: Why an 850-seat Lok Sabha threatens Indian democracy
With an oversized Parliament, a vast majority of MPs will never get to ask a question, initiate a private member's bill, or participate in a substantive debate during their entire five-year tenure. (Source: PTI) 6 min readJul 29, 2026 03:20 PM IST First published on: Jul 29, 2026 at 03:20 PM IST The government’s seemin
After stalemate, government, opposition spar over paper leak law in Lok Sabha
Parliament debated a bill to strengthen penalties for exam paper leaks. Opposition members supported student protests and criticized police actions during demonstrations. Government speakers highlighted past paper leaks and PM Modi's reform efforts. They emphasized the bill's aim to protect student welfare and ensure f