Office of profit: Centre plans to bring new legislation to replace 65-year-old MP disqualification law

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on November 17, 2024
The Indian government is planning to replace a 65-year-old law that disqualifies Members of Parliament (MPs) for holding "offices of profit." The proposed legislation aims to provide a clearer definition of such offices and streamline the process, addressing inconsistencies with current statutes.

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Following a parliamentary scuffle, BJP MPs protested against Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of assaulting two fellow MPs. They criticized his alleged disruptive..
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Delhi Police Crime Branch will now investigate the Parliament scuffle after complaints from both BJP and Congress. BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of assault and filed..
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Following a parliamentary scuffle, BJP and Congress leaders filed counter-complaints. BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of "physical assault" after he allegedly pushed..
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A clash erupted at the new Parliament building in New Delhi between BJP and Congress MPs over allegations of insulting Ambedkar. BJP MP Pratap Sarangi sustained..
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Amidst a turbulent week in Parliament, including an altercation with BJP MPs and subsequent accusations, Rahul Gandhi enjoyed a family lunch at Delhi's Kwality..
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BSP chief Mayawati criticized Congress's protests over alleged disrespect to BR Ambedkar in Parliament, accusing them of "deceptive politics." She claimed..
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Parliament's winter session concluded amidst unprecedented chaos, marked by low productivity, protests, and even physical altercations. The session saw minimal..
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A BJP MP gave Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi a bag with 'Genocide of Sikhs' written on it. This happened at Parliament. The bag referred to the 1984 events. Gandhi..
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