Accountability in Democratic Institutions:
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla recently addressed the 28th Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding Officers Conference (CSPOC) in New Delhi.He emphasized that the legitimacy of democratic institutions depends on their ability to remain transparent, inclusive, and accountable amidst the rise of AI and social media.Accountability is the ethical obligation of those in power to provide an account of their actions, justify their decisions, and face consequences for their conduct. It is a relational concept where the agent (government) is answerable to the principal (citizens).Accountability bridges the gap between the rulers and the ruled by ensuring honesty.E.g. The National Critical Mineral Mission (2025) includes transparency clauses to ensure public resources are managed without bias.
