Question

Can you create ‘interest’ groups among students and list questions related to any policy that you may want to ask your MP and/or your MLA? How would these questions be different if it is to the MP instead of the MLA, and vice versa?

Answer 1

As students, we are concerned about policies related to education, future careers, and the environment. To discuss these important issues, I divided the class into two groups: Group A and Group B.

Group A focused on national issues and prepared questions to ask our MP (Member of Parliament):

1. Education: What measures is the central government taking to make higher education more affordable and accessible to students across India?
2. Jobs: What efforts are being made to create more employment opportunities for young people in different sectors?
3. Environment: What steps is the government taking at the national level to control pollution and protect the environment?

Group B focused on local and state issues and prepared questions to ask our MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly):

1. Education: What steps are being taken to improve the quality of education in government schools and colleges in our area?
2. Jobs: How is the state government working to provide more employment opportunities for young people in our locality?
3. Environment: What measures are being taken locally to reduce pollution and make our surroundings cleaner and more environmentally friendly?

The questions we ask our MPs and MLAs are different because they have different roles and responsibilities. MPs deal with national issues affecting the entire country, while MLAs focus on state and local issues in their areas. By asking relevant questions, we can ensure that our elected representatives understand and address the concerns of students.