3 Things The state of debate in Parliament, teen in Kenyan jail, and a tech update
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Dec 2, 2025 Vikas Pathak, a senior journalist specializing in parliamentary affairs, discusses the alarmingly short debates in Parliament and their impact on legislative productivity. He reveals how disruptions and adversarial relations have led to rapid approvals of bills with minimal discussion. Mihir Vasavda, a sports journalist, shares the troubling story of Indian runner Aman Malik, who ended up in a Kenyan prison amid doping allegations. Finally, the conversation explores new telecom regulations that could log users out of WhatsApp Web every six hours.
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Parliamentary Productivity Is Declining
- Parliamentary debate time and committee scrutiny have fallen sharply over decades.
- Shorter sessions and fewer bills sent to committees reduce legislative oversight and public visibility.
Disruptions Lead To Rushed Legislation
- Disruptions escalate when opposition demands immediate discussions that the government refuses.
- Bills then get rushed through with minimal debate, limiting amendments and scrutiny.
Examples Of Minimal Debate
- Recent bills like the online gaming and merchant shipping laws had only minutes of discussion.
- Very short debates show many laws pass without meaningful parliamentary scrutiny.