A finance minister should have a basic understanding of the country, know where the shoe pinches and, hence, have some compassion in policy formulation. An ability to understand economic issues should certainly be there.
In the life of any country, the most defining moment is the creation of the country itself.
Step by step, brick by brick, the edifice of India's legislature is being destroyed.
I think the Indian media suffers from a feudal mindset.
Parliament's job is to conduct discussions. But many a time, Parliament is used to ignore issues, and in such situations, obstruction of Parliament is in the favour of democracy. Therefore, parliamentary obstruction is not undemocratic.
There are occasions when obstruction in Parliament brings greater benefits to the country.
My own dealings with the RSS and allied organisations have been extremely positive and a pleasant experience.
Parliamentary obstructionism should be avoided. It is a weapon to be used in the rarest of the rare cases. Parliamentary accountability is as important as parliamentary debate. Both must coexist.
