Parliament disruptions: What lost time costs citizens and democracy | Explained
An expert explains what the productivity of Parliament really means, what productivity trend in the past few years shows, how it may impact democracy and why loss of time in Parliamentary functions must concern common citizens. Here's what she said:
Parliament's disruptions cost citizens and democracy, as roughly 80 hours of functioning are lost in a single session. The government does not disclose the amount wasted, stating it is not considered information under the RTI Act, 2005. During the Monsoon Session of 2026, the Lok Sabha's productivity was only 19%, while the Rajya Sabha's was 39%.
This decline in productivity, as seen in recent parliamentary sessions, is a cause for concern. With fewer sitting days, there is less time for Parliament to debate legislation and hold the executive accountable. The loss of time also impacts democracy by reducing the quality of legislative discussions and scrutiny.
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