Whip System:
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar has recently said that party whips curtails MP's freedom of expression.
What is Whip system?
- This system is considered important for parliamentary functioning.
- The Party Chief Whip in a House is required to inform all members about what the party leadership thinks on an important matter.
- 3 kinds of Whip:
1) One line Whip - informs members about the vote but permits them to abstain.
2) Two line Whip - Ask members to be present but doesnot tell them how to vote.
3) Three line whip - Directs members to be present & vote as per the party line. It is generally the norm these days.
If a member violates this whip, the Leader of the party can recommend his/her disqualification.
Significance:
- The Supreme Court has also said that whip system is important for protection of political parties.
- it is important for functioning of Parliamentary Democracy.
- It shows that party members agree with party's policies & ideologies.
#IndianPolity #WhipSystem
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar has recently said that party whips curtails MP's freedom of expression.
What is Whip system?
- This system is considered important for parliamentary functioning.
- The Party Chief Whip in a House is required to inform all members about what the party leadership thinks on an important matter.
- 3 kinds of Whip:
1) One line Whip - informs members about the vote but permits them to abstain.
2) Two line Whip - Ask members to be present but doesnot tell them how to vote.
3) Three line whip - Directs members to be present & vote as per the party line. It is generally the norm these days.
If a member violates this whip, the Leader of the party can recommend his/her disqualification.
Significance:
- The Supreme Court has also said that whip system is important for protection of political parties.
- it is important for functioning of Parliamentary Democracy.
- It shows that party members agree with party's policies & ideologies.
#IndianPolity #WhipSystem
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