Third Eye: Speech continues nonetheless, have the cake and eat it too & warning for men in uniform

While calling Trinamool member Sushmita Dev to speak in the House, the presiding officer concerned often makes the mistake of referring to her as Sushmita Sen, the former Ms Universe and famous actor. On Tuesday, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh called her by this name only to correct himself within seconds. Dev did not react and went on to speak. On an earlier occasion, when the person presiding over the House had referred to her as Sen, she had lightly remarked that she didn't mind. The Chair had expressed regret.

Since the Chair began the practice of not adjourning the Rajya Sabha on most occasions in the first few minutes — barring on days when some burning issue is being raised — the Opposition members have found a way out to have the cake and eat it too. While they walk out of the House with their Opposition colleagues, those who have to speak enter the chamber, render their speech and then walk out again.

It looks like law enforcers are themselves ‘resorting to unfair means. Recently, Kolkata and West Bengal police personnel pursuing law degrees were warned by Kolkata Police Law Institute (KPLI) for indulging in “unfair means” during exams. The institute’s principal has asked examinees not to enter exam halls with books, study materials or any kind of electronic/ smart gadgets. KPLI offers 2-year Master of Law degree and 3-year Bachelor of Law degree for cops of Kolkata Police, West Bengal Police and other state government organisations.