What is worth discussing in parliament?

Frankly, we don't see any rationale in the position that because a government is doing something or the other in regard to a certain matter, which it is their duty to do, the issue may not qualify for discussion in parliament, even though it might be a burning question. If one were to accept this rationale, then what remains for the opposition in parliament to have a discussion on? The opposition members were elected just as the treasury bench to be articulating the problems of the electorate, and their constituencies apart from their law making role.

While terrorists continue to threaten the very institution of the judiciary, a vital organ of the state, by killing judges, can another organ of the state such as parliament sit idle and not have its various ramifications discussed by members on both sides of the aisle? The terrorists have even put out a threat on the life of the law minister.

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The issues on which notices were served for discussion in parliament on Wednesday are evidently not partisan matters, they are national issues and should be dealt with accordingly at all levels especially in the House of the people. Our entreaties are with the Speaker that he broadens his approach and vision.