Dr Shaheed blames the Majlis - again!

Sometimes it seems as if Dr Shaheed's mouth functions faster than his brain. He appears to have a habit of speaking before thinking. What may be taken as an example is the instance where he appeared to blame the People's Majlis for 'the lack of democracy' in the country. Naturally, the reaction by the MPs was overwhelming; a group of them proposed a motion of no-confidence against him. Just before the motion was to be debated at the Majlis, he resigned from his ministerial post. He maintains that his remarks were taken out of context and that his resignation had nothing to do with the proposed motion. But it would appear otherwise.

What may appear as yet another instance of his mouth functioning faster than his brain, he now accuses the Majlis of failing to hold the government accountable on financial matters. If the MPs react to this, he is likely to yet again try to wriggle free by claiming that his remarks are being misinterpreted.

Dr Shaheed is an important character who plays a significant part in the ongoing democratization process. But, what appears to be his penchant for undermining the integrity and credibility of the country's whole legislature is an issue that everyone must be concerned about.