Government Assurances: MHA Dropped Most in Parliament
Why in the news
Parliament records showed the Home Ministry has let go of more of its floor promises than any other ministry, while many recent assurances stay unfulfilled.
Key facts
- Three-month rule: unmet assurances need an extension request or a request to drop.
- MHA since 2014: 421 assurances in Lok Sabha, 338 in Rajya Sabha.
- Rajya Sabha: dropped share ranged 2% to 15% between 2014 and 2022.
Pending assurances (as of 24 March)
| Year | Lok Sabha pending | Rajya Sabha pending |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | About 65% | About 66% |
| 2023 | 44% | 36% |
| 2022 | 18% | 24% |
Dropped assurances
- Home Affairs examples: 2014 questions on terror attacks and on promotions in alleged fake encounters; 2019 and 2020 Pulwama questions.
- Also in the top five: Finance, Law and Justice, Road Transport and Highways, Railways.
Concerns
- A gap between promises and delivery weakens public trust and transparency.
- The Committee needs firmer oversight.
Exam angle
- Monitoring body: Committee on Government Assurances (1953).
- Highest share dropped: Home Affairs.
- Deadline before extension is sought: three months.