| Syllabus: GS II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Legislature, Issue: Sessions of Parliament |
Context: 17th Lok Sabha (2019-2024) concluded.
Analysis of 17th Lok Sabha:
- Only a few were answered by the Prime Minister’s Office, suggesting diminished interest in executive accountability.
- Ministries of Health and Family welfare and Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare are now top priorities, receiving increased scrutiny from representatives.
- Declining interest in national security and internal affairs.
- The Ministry of Finance is improving transparency and accountability.
- Education remains a top concern, facing rigorous questioning in parliamentary discourse.
- While disallowed questions decrease in the Lok Sabha, they consistently rise in the Rajya Sabha, indicating oversight challenges.
- Increased usage of interventions like Zero Hour signals a focus on urgent issues and government accountability.
Conclusion:
Legislative engagement must be revitalized to ensure accountability and prioritize national welfare.
