Effective parliamentary democracy relies on the 3Ds—Debate, Dissent and Decision. However, over a period of time, a fourth D—‘Disruption’—has been injected into the system. This puts serious pressure on the government and its ability to govern, thus negating the very purpose of a parliament. Disruption hurts the Opposition more than the government since it denies them the opportunity to raise the concerns of the people. We need to correct this situation by practising tolerance and accommodation.
