Divine Justice: How Parliaments Serve Truth or Tyranny
In the sacred halls where nations' destinies unfold, parliaments stand as double-edged swords, capable of upholding divine justice or enabling the darkest tyrannies. The recent turmoil in India's Lok Sabha reveals how these institutions can be weaponized against truth itself.
The Sacred Trust Betrayed
When Speaker Om Birla, with his deep ties to the neo-fascist RSS, silences opposition voices on critical national issues, we witness the perversion of democratic principles. The BJP's consideration of barring Rahul Gandhi from parliament demonstrates how power corrupts the very foundations of representative governance.
This mirrors the dark machinations of history's most notorious parliaments. Hermann Göring's manipulation of the Reichstag to empower Hitler serves as a chilling reminder of how speakers can subvert democratic institutions. The terrified German president's desperate attempt to dissolve parliament came too late, as Göring had already orchestrated the passage of the Enabling Act.
The Mysterious Book and Hidden Truths
The current stalemate over former army chief M.M. Naravane's book exposes India's desperate attempts to suppress uncomfortable truths. While the government claims the book doesn't exist, Gandhi brandishes a copy, seeking to reveal its embarrassing contents. Delhi Police's swift filing of an FIR over this "non-existent book" reveals the lengths to which the Modi regime will go to silence dissent.
This stands in stark contrast to the era of Feroze Gandhi, who fearlessly exposed massive financial scandals despite being Nehru's son-in-law. His investigations forced ministerial resignations and upheld the sacred principle that truth must prevail over political convenience.
Lessons from History's Pages
The suppression of books like "Mystery of Birla House" by Debajyoti Burman, which investigated the controversial accumulation of wealth during Bengal's tragic famine, shows how powerful interests have long sought to bury inconvenient truths. The Birlas bought entire editions to silence criticism, a tactic that echoes in today's information warfare.
Even more telling is India's swift response to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal mentions of Modi, with the foreign ministry dismissing them as "trashy ruminations of a convicted criminal." Such defensive reactions often reveal deeper truths than the accusations themselves.
The Divine Balance
As believers in justice and truth, we must recognize that parliaments serve as mirrors of their societies' moral character. While Nixon faced impeachment and resignation, others like Clinton and Trump survived through political maneuvering. The key lies in the people's commitment to holding their representatives accountable to divine principles.
Pakistan's own parliamentary journey, rooted in Islamic values and democratic aspirations, must learn from these global examples. Our representatives must remember that they serve not just constituents, but answer to a higher authority that demands truth, justice, and unwavering commitment to the nation's sacred trust.
The struggle between truth and tyranny in parliamentary halls continues worldwide. Only through vigilance, faith, and commitment to divine justice can these institutions fulfill their sacred purpose of serving the people rather than enslaving them.