Ramana: Political opposition translating into hostility not sign of healthy democracy

Jaipur: CJI NV Ramana on Saturday said that political opposition is translating into hostility which is not a sign of a healthy democracy. He said there used to be mutual respect between the government and the opposition, which is diminishing. He was speaking at an event organised at Raj Assembly by the CPA.

“Political opposition should not translate into hostility, which we have been sadly witnessing these days. These are not signs of a healthy democracy. Strengthening of opposition is very important for democracy. There used to be mutual respect between govt and Opposition. Unfortunately, space for opposition is diminishing,” Ramana said.

The CJI also raised concerns over the quality of legislative performance. “Sadly, the country is witnessing a decline in the quality of legislative performance,” he said, adding laws are being passed without detailed deliberations and scrutiny.