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Aryan SirsikarAIR 175· 2025

Question Q.2) a)GS4GS2

What is meant by 'parliamentary ethics'? Discuss its significance in maintaining democratic values in the context of recent developments in Indian politics.

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Introduction

Parliamentary ethics refer to a framework for enforcing rights & using the parliament to uphold their duty towards citizens of the nation.

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Main Body

Parliamentary ethics refer to a framework for enforcing rights & using the parliament to uphold their duty towards citizens of the nation.

[Wisdom diagram showing Parliamentary Ethics with components: Transparency, Honesty, Decentralization, Impartiality, Integrity, Upholding Values, Tolerance]

Significance in maintaining democratic values:

(a) Values legislature as stay accountable to voters

(b) Decent Case of each for query orated under accountability

(iii) Strengthen local & lokayukta

Way forward:

(i) Draft code of ethics for all MLAs

(ii) Social audit of Performance of all MLAs

(iii) Strengthen local & lokayukta

Good Governance shall be a dream with Parliamentary ethics becoming a way of life and Parliamentary ethics bearing a way of life.

(iv) Effects in utilization of public funds loaded corruption

Ef) heavily booze expensed away due to rulescorruption

(iii) Installs all sectors of society, particularly by increasing criminal violence

(iv) Reduce criminalization of politics which hampers free & fair elections by promoting 46.7%.

[Statistical reference showing: 2044, 463, 152, 157, 171, 184 - Lok Sabha corruption statistics]

Way forward

(i) Draft code of ethics for all MLAs

(ii) Social audit of Performance of all MLAs

(iii) Strengthen local & lokayukta

Good Governance shall be a dream with Parliamentary ethics becoming a way of life.

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Conclusion

Good Governance shall be a dream with Parliamentary ethics becoming a way of life and Parliamentary ethics bearing a way of life. Good Governance shall be a dream with Parliamentary ethics becoming a way of life.

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Diagram

Conceptual diagram with 'Parliamentary Ethics' at the center, surrounded by radiating elements: Transparency, Honesty, Decentralization, Impartiality, Integrity, Upholding Values, Tolerance

  • identifies multiple dimensions of parliamentary ethics
  • provides structured framework with diagram
  • lists practical way forward
  • provides statistical evidence on corruption
  • connects ethical issues with electoral integrity

Topper

Aryan Sirsikar

AIR 1752025

Subject & Paper

GS4GS2

Topic

Parliament and State Legislatures - Structure, Functioning, Powers & Privileges

Conduct of Business

Parliamentary ethics and democratic accountability

Writing Stats

263

Total words

10

Paragraphs

explanatory and prescriptive

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