13th May 2012 was celebrated by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha holding separate sessions and later a joint session. The President, Vice-President, Speaker, Prime minister as also the leaders of the various parties addressed the sessions. The speakers remembered the earlier important developments and also suggested how the conduct of the parliament can be improved, including a minimum sittings in a year. It was very interesting and informative to hear the speeches. If all the political parties and the leaders stick to the various good suggestions, there is no doubt that the Indian Democracy will march ahead to new heights.

But by the time the separate sessions were to end, there were hardly ten to twenty members present. Of course it continuous and MPs might have gone for lunch. But they should have ensured that at least a sizable number are present.