India, Aug. 22 -- The PM's silence in the Rajya Sabha was not just a procedural lapse - it was a grave insult to the federal character of our democracy. The House of States was treated with utter contempt. I personally had to fight for this bill

The monsoon session, which ended today on the 21st of August, has been a total washout. Before the session, the Pahalgam tragedy happened, and Operation Sindoor was launched. Many issues begged the question. A special session was demanded to understand the national implications of war. Instead of responding to the genuine demand of the opposition, dates were announced in advance to avoid holding the session. So much speculation, rumour and deliberate misinformation gave rise to fear and insecurit...