Congress MP Shashi Tharoor emphasized at an IIMUN event that a dysfunctional Parliament is detrimental to the opposition, as they rely heavily on parliamentary mechanisms for accountability and scrutiny. He stated that while political protests have their place in democracy, Parliament serves a unique purpose by converting political disagreements into debates and legislative records. The Opposition's most important weapons are Question Hour, Zero Hour, debates, motions, amendments, and parliamentary committees, which allow them to question ministers, demand data, expose inconsistencies, seek explanations, and force ministers to publicly defend decisions. Disruptions in Parliament not only deprive the opposition of speaking time but also limit their institutional opportunities to fulfill their role assigned by parliamentary democracy. This is crucial as a ruling-party MP has alternative avenues, while an Opposition member needs to flag issues and put them on record.