So Kerala Assembly has whole bunch of new faces this time,71 new MLAs to be exact . And seems like they are getting a special class on how to behave in the Assembly .
A training session on parliamentary practices is scheduled for June 17 . The whole point is to teach these new members about the Assembly's rules,traditions and all that,so they can actually do their job properly.
The Kerala Assembly has 140 members in total . Right now treasury bench has 102 members and opposition has 38,which includes 35 from Left Front and three from BJP. And with so many first-timers,this training seems very necessary.
And tbh,this is where it gets bit uncomfortable.
Apparently on the opening day of session itself,Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan noticed many new members were breaching decorum . That's probably what triggered this whole training idea. Not a good start ah.
He also said that the behavior of senior legislators should be a model for the newcomers . He was talking about how the Assembly has a certain framework that demands respect and discipline .
Few things standing out from this plan:
- Training on parliamentary etiquette — to help new MLAs understand Assembly procedures .
- Participation of key leaders — Chief Minister and Opposition Leader to guide discussions.
- Focus on legislative conduct — emphasizing importance of maintaining dignity and decorum.
This is all happening while there are already tensions between the treasury and opposition benches . They have been fighting over things like alleged politically motivated transfers of government employees. So the atmosphere is already a bit heated .
It's expected that both the Chief Minister and Opposition Leader will come and share their experiences with the new people . goal is not just to educate but also to build some sense of responsibility for parliamentary democracy .
But you have to wonder if one training session can really fix problem,especially when the senior members themselves are always fighting . Will the new ones really learn to be disciplined,or just learn how to fight better…
