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In the hallowed halls of the Lok Sabha, where the voices of the people echo through their chosen representatives, silence can speak volumes. Recent reports have shed light on the striking silence of nine Lok Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) who refrained from uttering a single word during their tenure.
Among the silent MPs, notable names include B.N. Bache Gowda, Anant Kumar Hegde, V Srinivas Prasad, and Ramesh Jigajinagi from Karnataka, all belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Shatrughan Sinha, Sunny Deol, Atul Rai, Pradan Baruah, and Dibyendu Adhikari also feature on this list, representing diverse political affiliations.
Attendance records paint a revealing picture, with some MPs displaying lackluster attendance rates alongside their silence. Atul Rai, Sunny Deol, and Dibyendu Adhikari showed attendance rates as low as 1%, 17%, and 24% respectively, while others like V. Srinivas Prasad and B.N. Bache Gowda fared slightly better with rates of 32% and 39% respectively. In contrast, Shatrughan Sinha, Anant Kumar Hegde, Ramesh Jigajinagi, and Pradan Baruah boasted higher attendance rates ranging from 65% to 85%.
Despite their silence, some MPs did utilize parliamentary instruments, such as submitting questions or presentations. However, others, like Jigajinagi, refrained from any participation whatsoever. Efforts were made to encourage participation, with the Speaker extending opportunities to speak, as in the case of Sunny Deol, albeit with no success.
The 17th Lok Sabha witnessed significant legislative activity, with the passage of numerous bills and extensive debates on pressing issues. Amidst this backdrop, the silence of these MPs raises questions about their role and responsibility as elected representatives.
While some MPs demonstrated commendable dedication to their parliamentary duties, others remained conspicuously absent from proceedings. These revelations prompt reflections on the efficacy of parliamentary representation and accountability.
As the 17th Lok Sabha draws to a close, it leaves behind a diverse tapestry of attendance rates and levels of engagement among its members. The silence of these nine MPs serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges inherent in India’s vibrant democracy, where the voice of the people must not be stifled or silenced.
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