The monsoon session concluded without legislative outcomes due to controversial FCRA amendments and secretive delimitation proposals. The author criticizes the government for treating Parliament as an obstacle, not a deliberation forum, which significantly undermines India's democracy. Decrying delimitation's far-reaching impact, the piece highlights the government's secrecy and routine passing of legislation without debate. It advocates for broad consensus, urging open proposals and stakeholder engagement, recalling past unanimous decisions. Good-faith conversations and building consensus are vital for national unity and progress.