Published By: Saurabh Verma
Last Updated: August 10, 2023, 22:37 IST
Former prime minister and JD(S) Chief HD Deve Gowda. (File photo/PTI)
Gowda, who is also a member of the Rajya Sabha, tweeted democracy can be saved only if everybody maintains dignity and decorum”
Former prime minister and Janata Dal (Secular) supremo H D Deve Gowda on Thursday said the Parliament proceedings have touched a “new low” as he rued “shouting and sloganeering” will only destroy “what is left of our system”.
“I came to attend Parliament despite ill-health, but have been very disappointed by what is happening. From my long experience I say this is a new low. Democracy can be saved only if everybody maintains dignity and decorum,” Gowda, who is also a member of the Rajya Sabha, tweeted.
He also tweeted, “Shouting, name-calling, sloganeering will only destroy what is left of our system.” Rajya Sabha was earlier in the day adjourned for the day amid opposition uproar the Manipur issue.
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