Fighting 'brute' majority, opposition considers forming 'people's forums'

The opposition believes the government is trying to constrict the democratic space in the country, both within and outside Parliament. To get around this, opposition parties are discussing a plan to launch ‘peoples’ forums’ by the time the winter session is convened to discuss burning issues, if not inside, then outside Parliament. Discussions will soon take place between political parties to agree on a common charter.

Opposition leaders had accused the government of ignoring its demands to discuss key issues facing the country, including on economy, during the Budget session of Parliament. They also point out that the government has