In the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, BJP legislator Sudhir Mungantiwar strongly criticized the slow response to members’ suggestions, citing a case where a motion he raised in March 2022 received a reply in February 2026, four years later. Expressing discontent with the sluggish pace, Mungantiwar humorously proposed a “Thoko Bill-2026” to penalize negligent officials for delays. He emphasized the detrimental impact of such apathy on the quality of legislative proceedings, urging an inquiry into the delays on motions.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis supported Mungantiwar’s concerns, highlighting the need for an efficient Audit System to streamline legislative processes. He stressed the importance of regular updates to Ministers and the Chief Minister’s Office on pending matters, even when the House is not in session. Fadnavis also emphasized leveraging modern technology to create a tracking platform for parliamentary tools, aiming to enhance efficiency and accountability in the Assembly.
Congress legislator Vijay Wadettiwar echoed the call for timely responses to members’ queries, advocating for a dedicated tracking system to keep legislators informed about the status of their submissions. In response to the uproar, Speaker Rahul Narwekar acknowledged the manual handling of tracking parliamentary tools, announcing the development of a digital platform to monitor responses and track delays accurately. He revealed plans to digitize records from 1937 to 2025 for enhanced transparency and efficiency in legislative proceedings.
