Archive · 5 Sep 2025
MPs Accuse Government of Evasive Answers, Undermining Parliamentary Oversight
Imagine Parliament is like a classroom where MPs ask the government questions.
Some MPs are saying the government isn't answering honestly.
They are either giving vague answers or not answering at all, when the MPs ask about how money is being spent.
One example is about a university getting money for improvements, with MPs wanting details of how the money was used.
Another case is that the questions from MPs about important topics are rejected.
The MPs are concerned that this is making it difficult to check if the government is doing things correctly, which should make the government responsible for their actions.
MPs are accusing the government of providing evasive or vague answers to parliamentary questions.
Some questions are being rejected outright by the Parliament section.
Rajeev Rai raised concerns about Banaras Hindu University's use of funds under the IoE scheme.
John Brittas raised concerns about the Railway's revenue, was given incomplete information
MPs believe these actions undermine the parliamentary practice of government accountability.
- Who
- MPs from various parties, including Samajwadi Party, CPI, and CPM
- What
- Accusations that the government is providing evasive or incomplete responses to parliamentary questions, or rejecting them altogether.
- When
- Specific examples cited include events during the monsoon session and up to December 2024.
- Where
- Parliament of India.
- Why
- MPs believe the government is stonewalling to avoid scrutiny of schemes and projects, potentially hindering accountability.
- Scheme in Question
- Institutions of Eminence (IoE) Scheme
- Funds Provided by IoE Scheme
- Up to ₹1,000 crore per university
- MP Raising Concerns
- Rajeev Rai, Samajwadi Party
- Minister Responding
- Sukanta Majumdar, Minister of State for Education
- Railway Revenue Data Request
- John Brittas requested data on flexi fare, tatkal, and premium tatkal revenue
- Railway Minister Response
- Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Revenue from Flexi, Tatkal fares
- Approx. 5% of total passenger revenue (2018-2023)