The writer is a former secretary-general of the Lok Sabha.
October 29,2015 00:29:58 AM
Instead of another revision in their emoluments, MPs should go for voluntary salary cuts
August 29,2014 00:14:33 AM
President need not disclose reason for dismissing a governor, but a cause must exist.
August 11,2014 00:01:40 AM
The LG should ask the Delhi Assembly to elect its leader by secret ballot.
May 21,2014 00:49:23 AM
A strength of 10 per cent of the House is necessary to formally lead the opposition.
September 04,2012 02:11:38 AM
A message from the president could help end the logjam in Parliament
May 07,2012 02:05:49 AM
It is instructive to recall how past presidents have interpreted and exercised their power
May 08,2009 01:37:49 AM
Its May 17. Parliaments hung. What should President Patil do?
March 07,2005 00:00:00 AM
If one goes by the provisions of the Constitution, the Governor is appointed by the President and holds office during his pleasure. He takes...
January 28,2004 00:00:00 AM
If law makers, in utter disregard of all scruples of political propriety, democratic norms or ethical considerations, vote to themselves mor...
December 10,2003 00:00:00 AM
That corruption today permeates all walks of life is widely accepted. It is even tolerated as a necessary evil. What is, however, less known...
July 02,2002 00:00:00 AM
Every Presidential election is an occasion for renewal of interest in the office of the President. Obviously, there is every need for people...
June 21,2002 00:00:00 AM
The denunciation of the government by the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (NCRWC), on various counts, must hav...
June 05,1997 00:00:00 AM
Another Presidential election the eleventh is due within 60 days. Under the Constitution, the next President must be elected before the ter...
May 01,1997 00:00:00 AM
The political circus that was going on in India's Capital for nearly three weeks has at last concluded on a somewhat happy note with the `n...
