No party should take voters lightly: Sachin Pilot

Stressing the importance of “checks and balances”, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday said his party will play the role of a constructive opposition in Parliament. Pilot, who is also the general secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), said the recent election results indicate that no party should take voters lightly. “The results of the Lok Sabha elections are important in many ways. The final result is that a coalition government has been formed in New Delhi. People did not give a clear mandate to any party. The government has been formed, but the main lesson from this election is that you cannot take voters lightly,” Pilot said while addressing a function here. “The truth is that the scenario in Parliament has changed, and I hope this message will be understood. We (Congress) are here as a constructive opposition with the aim of promoting positivity. Checks and balances are important. There should be a sense of accountability, ability to ask questions, transparency and respect for the institutions we have built in 70 years,” he said.