NEW DELHI, 20 December 2023: In a recent Congress Parliamentary Party meeting at the Central Hall of Sanvidhan Sadan, Parliament House, CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi expressed her concerns about the state of democracy under the current government.
Gandhi highlighted what she perceives as a concerning trend, stating, "Democracy has been strangulated by this government." She pointed out the unprecedented suspension of numerous Opposition Members of Parliament from the house. According to her, these suspensions occurred merely for raising what she considers to be a perfectly reasonable and legitimate demand.
This critique comes at a time when political tensions are high, and the Opposition feels their voices are being stifled. Sonia Gandhi's words shed light on the perceived erosion of democratic principles and the increasing challenges faced by elected representatives in freely expressing their views.
It remains to be seen how this criticism will influence the political discourse and whether it sparks a broader conversation about the state of democracy in the country. The concerns raised by Sonia Gandhi in the CPP meeting reflect the ongoing debate over the balance between government authority and the democratic rights of elected representatives.
