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Roles of Councillors, MLAs and MPs in India
Roles of Councillors, MLAs and MPs in India

The citizens of India have their representatives at all three levels of governance – local, state and national. Be it councillors, MLAs or MPs, these directly elected representatives are obliged to work towards the development of people in every nook and corner of the country. Their roles and responsibilities are diverse, to say the least. Role of a Councillor The municipal councillors are considered the representatives of people at grassroots level. The very purpose of their existence is to work towards the welfare and interests of the municipality they are representing. It is fair to assume that [...]Read more

Political Privileges for Members of Parliament
Political Privileges for Members of Parliament

Political Privileges for Members of Parliament History bears witness to the fact that India has taken cue from the British Parliament when it comes to enumerating the privileges of its parliamentarians. The “powers, privileges and immunities” of each member of the parliament are akin to those of the House of Commons of the UK Parliament. Legal immunity is one of the important privileges enjoyed by members of both the houses of parliament. That is what distinguishes an MP from a common man. Every parliamentarian receives protection against civil or criminal charges for activities or statements made during [...]Read more

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