<h1>MP challenges ban on Election Commission debate, citing Parliament's budget powers and Article 324 oversight precedent</h1> An opposition member of the upper house alleges that the government's claim that lawmakers cannot discuss the Election Commission (EC) violates Parliament's constitutional powers. Opposition parties have submitted over 100 notices seeking a debate on electoral transparency and EC functioning, which the government has declined, citing rules against debating constitutional authorities. The member argues that because Parliament approves the EC's budget, it retains oversight and discussion rights over the institution. He cites prior parliamentary debates on EC-related legislation as precedent, contending that the government's refusal to allow discussion in recent sessions is inconsistent with established practice and undermines legislative scrutiny.