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Loksabha without LOK; Temple without Deity

I was very excited for today(yesterday-20th March) I was to visit the parliament and witness the session's proceeding. In fact, after entering the gate I bowed my head to pay a silent obeisance in the 'temple of democracy'. I had to undergo a series of security checks starting from the main gate where they asked me to deposit all the electronic possessions. From there I entered into lobby, where I could buy a glass of 'Pure' orange juice for Rs 10. I thought the security ordeal was complete but I was wrong it was just the beginning. (To remind you parliament has three sessions 1. Question hour 11am-12 noon; 2. Zero hour 12 noon - 1 pm; 3. Business hours 2pm-5pm;). From here I was frisked at 8 places before I could reach the public gallery. I surrendered all my possessions including pens, paper pieces, handkerchiefs, coins, in short everything other than paper currency. My frisking at the lobby started at 10.25 AM and I could reach the hous...