Fall of Parliament and how it can be redeemed to serve the people

Parliament during a past session. [File, Standard]

There was a time when Parliament stood as the beating heart of our democracy. It was not just a chamber of laws, but a sacred house where the will of the people found expression, where justice was defended and leadership meant service.

That time feels like a distant memory. Today, our Parliament has ceased to be the people's house. It has become a marketplace where votes are auctioned, a stage where arrogance and ignorance reign, and a bazaar where duty to the nation is sold to the highest bidder.