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Electronic system bugs parliament
The 55 million-rupee sound system installed in Parliament's chamber still continues to cause problems both for those operating it and MPs. Several legislators have complained that the mikes are not turned on when they speak and hence some of their speeches in Parliament have gone unrecorded.

The electronic voting system is also yet to be used after its installation more than a year ago. Despite the heavy cost of the electronic system, the head count continues to be taken manually.

Meanwhile, another problem has arisen over the electronic cards that 750 employees of parliament are expected to swipe to register their presence and coordinate work in case of emergency.

Employees say the access-control machines have not been functioning for more than a week during an important period when the committee stage debate on the budget is going on daily and even on Saturdays.

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