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Former PM Deve Gowda expresses anguish over ‘new low’ of shouting, name-calling and sloganeering in Parliament

He voiced his displeasure about the shouting, name-calling and sloganeering that are marring parliamentary proceedings these days.

ByPTI

Published Aug 10, 2023 | 4:22 PM ⚊UpdatedAug 10, 2023 | 4:22 PM

HD Deve Gowda with PM Narendra Modi. (Twitter)

Expressing anguish over the disruptions in Parliament, former prime minister and JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda on Thursday, 10 August, said democracy could be saved only if everybody maintained dignity and decorum.

He voiced his displeasure about the shouting, name-calling and sloganeering that are marring parliamentary proceedings these days.

“I came to attend Parliament despite ill health, but have been very disappointed by what is happening. From my long experience, I say this is a new low. Democracy can be saved only if everybody maintains dignity and decorum,” Gowda said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

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‘Will destroy our system’

“Shouting, name-calling, sloganeering will only destroy what is left of our system,” he said.

I came to attend Parliament despite ill-health, but have been very disappointed by what is happening. From my long experience I say this is a new low. Democracy can be saved only if everybody maintains dignity and decorum. 1/2

— H D Deve Gowda (@H_D_Devegowda) August 10, 2023

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned on Thursday after Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge demanded a discussion under Rule 167 on Manipur and insisted on the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the House.

Members of the ruling parties were on their feet protesting against Kharge’s demand.

On this, Kharge said, “What will happen if the prime minister comes to the House? Is he ‘paramatma‘ (almighty)? He is not God.”

Sloganeering from ruling benches intensified after Kharge’s remark on the prime minister. Amid the ruckus, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar adjourned the House for the day.

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