Parliament Winter Session / How to end the deadlock in Parliament how did the govt and opposition reach a consensus

Parliament Winter Session: The floor leaders' meeting called by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday paved the way for ending the long-running deadlock between the government and the opposition. In this meeting, the ruling party and the opposition agreed to run the proceedings of Parliament smoothly from Tuesday. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that all parties are ready to end the deadlock in Parliament.

Opposition's stand on Adani issue and government's strategy

The Congress is attacking the government on the Adani issue. However, there is no unity on this issue within the opposition India Alliance. Parties like Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Samajwadi Party (SP) believe that discussing only the Adani case in Parliament is not enough. They are also demanding to raise other important issues, such as the incidents in Sambhal (in Uttar Pradesh), border dispute with Bangladesh, and violence in Manipur.

TMC and SP have also stopped participating in the meetings of the India Alliance, raising questions about the unity of the alliance. Taking advantage of this difference of opinion, the government agreed to the demands of these parties, which increased the pressure on the Congress.

Discussion on the Constitution: The basis of consensus

The main point of consensus between the government and the Congress was to discuss the completion of 75 years of the Constitution. This proposal was liked by all parties because:

Opposition: During the discussion on the Constitution, the Congress will get an opportunity to raise other issues including Adani.

Government: Discussion on the Constitution will ensure that the government does not appear on the backfoot on the Adani issue.

The government has agreed to hold special sessions in the Lok Sabha on December 13-14 and the Rajya Sabha on December 16-17 for this discussion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also likely to address it.

Government's 'crack in unity' strategy

The government took strategic steps to capitalize on the disagreements within the India Alliance. By assuring parties like TMC and SP to discuss their issues, the government challenged the unity of the opposition alliance.

This new consensus within Parliament reflects the government's thinking "safety in unity". While the Congress will get a platform to raise its issues, the government can avoid any pressure related to the Adani case.

75th anniversary of the Constitution: A historic occasion

This debate on the completion of 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution is a historic moment for Indian democracy. The proposed debate in both the Houses aims to underline the importance of the Constitution and its relevance. Along with the Prime Minister's address, this debate will be an attempt to strengthen national unity and democratic values.

Conclusion

This consensus to end the deadlock in Parliament is beneficial for both the government and the opposition. While the Congress will get an opportunity to raise its issues in the constitutional debate, the government has succeeded in showing cracks in the unity of the opposition alliance. The debate on the 75th anniversary of the Constitution can prove to be an important chapter for Indian democracy and politics.