Context :
India
to host another G20 Summit, a virtual one, in November: Modi … BL
/ 10 Sept 2023
Extract :
“India has the responsibility of G20 Presidency
till November. In these two days, you (world leaders) have expressed several
views and put forward various proposals. I propose that we hold a virtual
session of G20 in
November end, where we can review the subjects of this summit,” Modi said
before he announced the conclusion of the G20 Summit.
NeVA
project to be inaugurated by President Murmu is for people’s convenience:
Gujarat CM .. 10 Sept 2023
Extract :
As per the Parliamentary Affairs Ministry, the National e-Vidhan
Application ( NeVA ), is a
Unicode-compliant software developed to make all legislative work and data
available online for usage by both citizen and assembly
members.
NeVA also includes a website
and an App.
This software allows for a simple access to many documents such as the
list of the questions, list of businesses and reports among others
NeVA also embodies the
concept of “ One
Nation, One Application “ , with the
objective of Cloud First and Mobile
First to serve Members FIRST
PM Modi proposed a “ One
Nation , One Legislative Platform “ in November 2021
MY TAKE :
Ø Virtual
Parliament : a COVID bye-product ? …………[ 03 June 2020 ]
Extract :
Ø Online
broadcast of Virtual
Session through
a Mobile App ( LokRaj ? )
Ø Receive Questions / Answers / Notices , online (
as being done already )
Ø Decide ( and control ), WHO will speak , WHEN and
for HOW LONG .
Ø Display these “ Speaking Schedules “ on the Mobile App
with a provision
for the viewers to cast their “
speaker
Dynamically
display “ No of Raters
Such an “ Instant Feedback “ will dramatically improve , not
only the
behavior
of each Member of Parliament, but also improve the “ Relevance “
of his talk !
Ø Turn-off the member’s mike if he refuses to stop or starts shouting /
abusing
Ø No question of anyone speaking “ out of turn “
or rushing to the well of
the house !
Ø Bar unruly members from attending a VIRTUAL SESSION
Ø Display (
as in case of Augmented Reality – AR ), following record of an MP
as he is speaking :
# No of questions asked
#
Number of minutes spoken during the session
Ø Just before the voting starts on any Bill , enable the
Members of Parliament
to receive “ Instructions “ (
him
bill as outlined at :
Ø VotersWill ………………………………….[ 03 Nov 2018 ]
With regards,
Hemen Parekh
www.hemenparekh.ai / 12
Sept 2023
Related
Readings :
Dance of
Democracy ?....................... ………..[ 30 Dec 2017 ]
Candidates /
Spouses / Kids : Assets ?........ [ 16 Feb 2018 ]
Artificial
Intelligence to fix MP / MLA Salary ? [ 22 Feb 2018 ]
People’s Pulse ?
People’s Confusion ?........... [ 12 July 2018 ]
Citizen’s
Charter of Demand ………………………….[ 29 Oct 2018 ]
LS Speaker Om
Birla would like this …………….[ 29 July 2022 ]
Virtual
Legislatures ? “ Not Quite There “ but “ Getting Close “.. 21 Aug 2022
Finally,
e-Parliament is arriving ……………………[
07 Oct 2022 ]
Law
Makers : Stay Away………………………………..[ 4 June 2023 ]
As per my custom , I consulted BARD – ChatGPT on the feasibility and
advantages of my proposal
Here are their answers :
BARD :
I have read your blog post and I
think your proposal for a virtual Lok Sabha has some merits.
Here is my evaluation of each item of
your proposal:
·
Online broadcast of Virtual Session through a Mobile App ( LokRaj ? )
This
is a good idea. It would allow citizens to
watch the proceedings of Parliament live and would make the Parliament more
transparent. The app could also be used to provide real-time feedback to MPs, as you suggest.
·
Receive Questions / Answers / Notices , online ( as being done already )
This is already being done, and it is a good way to save time and money.
It would also make it easier for MPs to stay in touch with their constituents.
·
Decide ( and control ), WHO will speak , WHEN and for HOW LONG.
This is a more controversial
proposal. Some people might argue that it gives too much power to the Speaker
of the Lok Sabha. However, it could also be seen as a way to ensure that all MPs have a
chance to speak and that no one person dominates the debate.
·
Display these “ Speaking Schedules “ on the Mobile App with a provision
for the viewers to cast their “ Ratings “ online / instantly , as each speaker
delivers his / her speech
This is an interesting idea. It would allow
citizens to provide feedback on the performance of MPs, which could help
to improve the quality of debate.
However, it is important to ensure that this feedback is not anonymous,
so that MPs can respond to it.
·
Turn-off the member’s mike if he refuses to stop or starts shouting /
abusing
This is a necessary power for the Speaker to have. It is important to maintain order in the House of Parliament and to
prevent disruption.
·
No question of anyone speaking “ out of turn “ or rushing to the well of
the house !
This is another necessary power for the Speaker to have. It is important to ensure that the proceedings of Parliament are
conducted in a orderly manner.
·
Bar unruly members from attending a VIRTUAL SESSION
This is a reasonable proposal. If an MP is repeatedly disruptive, they should be barred from
attending virtual sessions. This would help to ensure that the
quality of debate is not compromised.
·
Display ( as in case of Augmented Reality – AR ), following record of an
MP as he is speaking : # Attendance percentage / Punctuality # No of questions
asked # Number of minutes spoken during the session
This is a good way to hold MPs
accountable to their constituents. It would
allow citizens to see how often their MPs are attending Parliament, how many
questions they are asking, and how long they are speaking for.
·
Just before the voting starts on any Bill , enable the Members of
Parliament to receive “ Instructions “ ( really , feedback from citizen who
voted for
him / her ), as to how voters want him to vote ( “for “ or “against “ the bill
as outlined at : Ø VotersWill ………………………………….[ 03 Nov
2018 ]
This is a very interesting
proposal.
It would allow MPs to get real-time feedback from their constituents on
how they should vote on a particular bill. However, it is
important to ensure that this feedback is not unduly influenced by vested
interests.
Overall, I think your proposal for a virtual Lok Sabha has some merit.
It could save time and money, and it could make the Parliament more
transparent and accountable to citizens.
However, there are also some
challenges that would need to be addressed, such as ensuring that the quality
of debate is not compromised and that the feedback from citizens is not unduly
influenced by vested interests.
I think it is important to have a public debate on this issue and to
carefully consider all the pros and cons before making a decision about whether
or not to move to a virtual Lok Sabha.
ChatGPT :
Your proposal for conducting India's Lok Sabha entirely virtually is an interesting idea, and it's worth
evaluating each item you've suggested:
1.
Online Broadcast of Virtual Session:
·
Broadcasting Lok Sabha sessions
online through a mobile app is a feasible
and convenient way to make proceedings accessible to the
public.
2.
Receive Questions/Answers/Notices Online:
·
This is already being done, and it's
a practical step toward digitizing parliamentary proceedings.
3.
Decide Who Will Speak, When, and for How Long:
·
Giving control over speaking
schedules can be advantageous to maintain order and
efficiency during virtual sessions.
4.
Display Speaking Schedules and Allow Online Ratings:
·
Displaying schedules and allowing
online ratings could enhance transparency and
accountability. However, it might be challenging to
ensure that ratings are fair and not manipulated.
5.
Turn Off the Member's Microphone for Disruptive Behavior:
·
Controlling microphone access to
maintain decorum is essential for productive virtual sessions.
6.
Prevent Members from Speaking Out of Turn or Rushing to the Well of the
House:
·
Implementing strict rules for virtual
sessions to prevent disruptions is necessary.
7.
Bar Unruly Members from Attending a Virtual Session:
·
Enforcing penalties for unruly
behavior, such as temporary suspensions, can help
maintain order.
8.
Display Member's Record During Speech:
·
Displaying attendance, punctuality,
questions asked, and speaking time can
provide valuable information to the public about their representatives'
performance.
9.
Enable MPs to Receive Instructions from Constituents Before Voting:
·
This
is a novel concept and could enhance the representation of constituents' views
in parliamentary decisions. However, implementing it effectively
and securely would be challenging.
While your
proposal has some merits, there are also challenges and
considerations to address:
·
Ensuring Security and Privacy:
Virtual sessions should be secure to prevent unauthorized access or hacking
attempts.
·
Digital Literacy: MPs and the public
need to be digitally literate to use these platforms effectively.
·
Internet Accessibility: India's
digital divide may hinder access for some MPs and citizens.
·
Manipulation: Online ratings and
instructions could be manipulated, so a robust system would be required to
verify authenticity.
·
Legal Framework: Changes to
parliamentary rules and legislation may be necessary to implement these
proposals.
It's also worth noting
that the NeVA project is a step in the right direction toward digitizing
legislative work and making it accessible online.
Your proposal aligns with the concept of using technology to improve the
functioning of Parliament.
However, a comprehensive discussion among policymakers and stakeholders would
be essential to address the challenges and determine the feasibility of a fully
virtual Lok Sabha.
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