LEGAL AND POLITY CURRENT AFFAIRS
Party Whip : An Introduction
1. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s remarks about party whips in Indian politics have certainly sparked a timely and important debate on the balance between party loyalty and individual freedoms within a democracy.
2. Party whips play a crucial role in maintaining party discipline by ensuring that MPs vote in line with the party's stance.
3. While this is vital for a party to function cohesively and effectively, the idea that it could limit an MP's freedom of expression raises concerns about the autonomy of elected representatives.