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Debates are needed in a democratic setup

Debates between political opponents are relevant and necessary. It is all about discussing important legislative issues. In a democracy, the people have the right to understand matters concerning the welfare of their village, city and the state as a whole. After all, political leaders are elected by the people who have all the right to know what is being spent for their welfare and development. And debates should cover all important subjects such as health, education, sports, agriculture and functioning of local bodies. Leaders who choose to reject debates are not fit to govern. 


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Govt needs to introspect on archaic laws

DIOMEDES PEREIRA, Corlim
Published Aug 31, 2021, 12:43 AM IST
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It is highly deplorable that we still continue to have certain outdated provisions and laws left behind by the British. The relevance of these in present-day India is undoubtedly questionable. So far, the BJP government has repealed 1,200 obsolete and archaic laws, which are redundant. This is appreciable as this has certainly disarmed certain people, who, for sheer publicity, filed complaints without substance or relevance. But of late, sedition cases are causing great…

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