Imperative of discipline and decorum in Parliament – inside news :

ARTICLE BY G.M.C. BALAYOGI, FROM LOK SAB

Pandit Nehru, an epitome of parliamentary decorum, once observed: “Democracy does not mean simply shouting loudly and persistently, though that might have occasionally some value. Freedom and democracy require responsibility and certain standards of behaviour and self-discipline.”

“Ironically, protests seem to attract greater media attention. At times, sensational news-noisy scenes, pandemonium, walk-outs in the Houses of Parliament, etc.—are given front page coverage in the national dailies and important issues like legislative and…