Congress MLA Sounds Alarm Over Five Central Bills
Jalandhar Congress MLA Pargat Singh has raised serious concerns about five proposed bills that the central government plans to introduce during the upcoming winter session of Parliament. The legislations in question include the Education Commission Bill, Atomic Energy Bill, Electricity Bill, National Highway Authority Bill, and the controversial Chandigarh Bill.
Singh declared that all five bills are against the interests of Punjab and its people. The vocal MLA didn't mince words while expressing his apprehension about the potential impact these legislations could have on the state's autonomy and development.
Chandigarh Bill Controversy Deepens
In a significant revelation, Pargat Singh challenged the claims made by both the BJP and Aam Aadmi Party regarding the Chandigarh Bill. He specifically targeted Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's assertions that the central government had withdrawn the contentious bill.
"Mere statements are not enough," Singh emphasized, making it clear that no actual withdrawal of the Chandigarh Bill has taken place despite political claims to the contrary. The MLA accused both major parties of deliberately misleading the people of Punjab on this sensitive issue.
Mock Assembly Sessions Draw Strong Condemnation
Pargat Singh also expressed strong disapproval of what he termed as "mock assembly sessions" staged on Punjab's crucial issues. The Congress leader condemned these events as a disgraceful trivialization of the state's democratic institutions.
He particularly criticized the organization of a so-called Assembly session that involved children in attendance, describing it as not only inappropriate but also an insult to the sanctity of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. According to Singh, these theatrical performances undermine the seriousness of legislative proceedings.
The MLA lamented that assembly proceedings have been reduced to taunts and theatrics instead of meaningful debate on Punjab's pressing challenges. He alleged that the voices of the Opposition are being deliberately silenced while accountability is being mocked in the current political environment.
Singh's statements highlight the growing tension between state and central governments over legislative matters that could significantly impact Punjab's future. The winter session of Parliament is expected to see heated debates on these bills as political parties position themselves on issues of state rights and central authority.
