We live in a country where debate and discussion are known as guidelines for wisdom. No doubt we adopted a democratic system through ‘The Great Indian Constitution’, but is it enough or not? We are living in an era of fast-track, where we require everything in seconds, whether it is thoughtful or not. We get 2 years, 11 months, and 17 days to make this ‘Sarva Purna Samvidhan’; it is itself Purnam, which we term ‘Sarvanu of Bharat’ i.e., every particle of Bharat or India.
Mimansa, one of the six Darshans in Hinduism, taught us that analysis is the key to success. 3D means debate, and discussion and development are three key pillars of Indian political society until we learn we can’t imply our thoughts and conscience. There is a quote by Mahatma Gandhi: “Faith is not something to grasp; it is a state to grow into.”
So our constitution makes faith in the Westminster Parliamentary Democratic System because earlier legislation passed using this methodology was a convincing form of instrument to show the world that after getting independence, we are ready to tackle our own problems by our own people and by our own mechanism, i.e., democracy.
As per Article 79 of the Constitution of India, the council of the Parliament of the Union consists of the President and two Houses known as the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha). Is there a parliament in India before the WPD answer comes to be Yes, some examples of these republics are Lichhavi, Kapilvastu, Pava, Kushinara, Ramagrama, Sunsamagiri, etc.
It means we have already been civilized. It is a very good thought to give us pride, but then what happened? How did the oligarch rule over us, which after a period of time became a monarchy, and how did we lose the wisdom of the Sanghas? It will be a history question, but our question is: why is bipartisan legislation effective in almost every democratic country
today?
If we talk about India, the Rajya Sabha has several advantages. It provides a forum for experts and eminent personalities to contribute to the legislative process. It also provides a platform for regional representation, as members are elected by state legislatures. The Rajya Sabha can also act as a check on the Lok Sabha, as it can delay or reject bills passed by the Lok Sabha.
However, there are also some disadvantages to having a bicameral legislature. One of the main disadvantages is that it can lead to delays in the legislative process, as bills have to be passed by both houses before they can become law. This can be particularly problematic if there is a disagreement between the two houses. Another disadvantage is that it can lead to increased costs, as there are more members of parliament and more staff required to support them. This can be a significant burden on taxpayers.
MPs elected directly from public constituencies as representatives of people Loksabha and Rajysabha indirectly elected as well as nominated by the honorable President of India are members of this bipartisan legislation. According to Article 79-122, which deals with this Parliament, we always thought the distribution of responsibility made propagation of leading notions and achievements, but what if with these two institutions, the third will be introduced in the Parliament of India as the brother institution of these two older entities?
The idea of three law chambers is also supported by different aspects. (a) In Vedic times, Sabha, Samiti, and Vidhartha were consistent with Tricameral legislation, i.e., Sabha was the assembly of elders, nobles, and priests who discussed religious and political matters. Samiti was the assembly of warriors, merchants, and commoners who elected the king and approved his decisions. Vidatha was the assembly of clans, tribes, and villages that performed rituals and distributed wealth.
(b) Swami Dayanand Saraswati himself supported tri cameral legislation. Three councils should be organized with the joint efforts of the king and its subjects, and these are: I. Vidyarya Sabha (Educational Council) II. Dharmarya Sabha (Religious Council) III. Rajarya Sabha (Administrative Council) Together, they shall pave the way for learning, freedom, the inclination for right conduct, right education, and prosperity for all human beings. The King will preside over all the councils and will not have an absolute say. An ideal king should treat his subjects as his children, and the subjects should also respect the king.
If we change king to public representatives, then maybe the power dynamics will change or not? The answer is absolutely no because the past cannot shed the future. Although it seems to be an idea of the past, how could we decide whether the snake of progressives is protesting or not? Although we could accept that there is some rectification required in our current order of merit, as the sworn cannot fly without two wings, how could a nation be represented? Representation and advice are two wings of this ‘Sarvanu Samvidhan’; without an advisor, there is no representation, and without representation, there is no advice.
Some rectifications we can suggest as mitochondria of this democracy are: 1. Right to decide time for speaking of MP in parliament through participatory democracy for a specific constituency. 2.Making Creation of Guru Sabha or assembly of Elites as Mimansa Protectors each high level power elites from there sectors they will look after the law after 2 discussions in both houses during proceedings they will act as advisor chamber to act as well as enact the law to send the proposal to President of India to save time and development of legal instrument.
In conclusion, the importance of debate and discussion cannot be overstated in the development and evolution of India’s democratic system. The Great Indian Constitution is a testament to our commitment to tackling our own problems through our own mechanism, i.e., democracy. The introduction of a third law chamber, such as the proposed Guru Sabha, could be a viable solution to some of the challenges faced by a bicameral legislature, while also providing a platform for the representation of experts and eminent personalities.
The proposal for tricameralism was widely debated at the time, with some arguing that it would lead to greater political stability and representation, while others were concerned that it would lead to greater division and gridlock in government. Ultimately, the proposal was not adopted, and India continues to operate with a bicameral system.
However, any changes must be made with caution and a deep understanding of the past, as well as the current political and social landscape. The power dynamics between public representatives and advisors must also be carefully considered to ensure that representation and advice remain equally important in the decision-making process. By making the necessary rectifications and improvements to our democratic system, we can pave the way for a brighter future for all citizens of India.
References
Mimansa
Constitution debate on article 79
Ancient India -RD Sharma
Swami Dayanand Saraswati Political thoughts
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Constitution of India https://www.britannica.com/topic/bicameral-system
Research By
Durgesh Kalyan Pande, LLB-1 MP Law College Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar(Aurangabad) Maharastra
“Tricameralism in India.