5. Vast powers have been vested in the office of the Speaker to strengthen the democratic institutions of the parliamentary system, and not to stifle dissent or protest in the House. Comment in the context of India.

Approach:

♤ Briefly give an overview of the office of speaker

♤ Powers and privileges of speaker that strengthens parliamentary system

♤ Some contentions with respect to the office along with examples

♤ Suggestions and way ahead