People ready to question the behaviour of legislators, says Speaker JCD Prabhakar

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar on Monday made a strong case for self-restraint and self-regulation among members of the House as its proceedings were being broadcast live.

“People are ready to question the behaviour of members and wonder what is wrong in exposing those who denigrate the dignity of the House. There will be no problem if members keep in mind the dignity of the House, their own dignity and the dignity of the voters who elected them,” he said, recalling a conversation he had with a group of youngsters in Dindigul.

Mr. Prabhakar said the youngsters had no political background but had developed an interest in politics and nurtured the idea of entering public life. One person wanted to know whether members could conduct themselves in a manner that would help them refrain from making remarks that would have to be expunged.