New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday emphasised the responsibility entrusted to public representatives to ensure the functioning of Parliament and state assemblies.

While addressing a gathering here, Rijiju cautioned that if the Indian Parliament or state assemblies fail in their workings, it may create conditions similar to those witnessed in neighbouring countries, such as Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

"We are the biggest democracy and thus, we have a responsibility. If our Parliament or assembly fails, you have seen the condition of neighbouring nations, including Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The military has taken over there. However, we can't have that, or else people wil...