Explained | How JPCs work and why they matter
3 months ago

Explained | How JPCs work and why they matter

The Hindu  

A 39-member Joint Parliamentary Committee, chaired by BJP’s P. P. Chaudhary, has been tasked with examining the 129th Constitution Amendment Bill, popularly known as the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill. The committee comprises prominent leaders from across the political spectrum, including BJP’s Anurag Thakur, Bansuri Swaraj, and Sambit Patra; Congress’ Priyanka Gandhi and Manish Tewari; NCP’s Supriya Sule; TMC’s Kalyan Banerjee; Samajwadi Party’s Dharmendra Yadav; and DMK’s T. M. Selvaganapathi. A Joint Parliamentary Committee is an ad-hoc panel formed to examine a specific bill or subject. As this JPC embarks on its review of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, it brings together voices from diverse political ideologies, shaping the debate on a transformative proposal for India’s electoral system.

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ONOE panel meet today, stormy session expected
3 weeks, 6 days ago

ONOE panel meet today, stormy session expected

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Former Chief Justice of India UU Lalit and former chairperson of Law Commission Ritu Raj Awasthi are among four legal experts to depose on Tuesday before the Joint Parliamentary Committee scrutinising the One Nation One Election Bill. “The Joint Committee on the Constitution Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws Bill, 2024, will interact with legal experts,” an …

JPC on Waqf Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha, report prepared after touring across country, says chairman
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1 month, 1 week ago

JPC on Waqf Bill tabled in Rajya Sabha, report prepared after touring across country, says chairman

India TV News  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Thursday tabled the report on Waqf Bill in Rajya Sabha amid a ruckus from the Opposition members. Earlier in the day, BJP MP and Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Bill, Jagadambika Pal said that the JPC presented its report in Parliament after six months of nationwide consultations. According to the List …

Parliamentary panel on ‘One Nation, One election’ to seek an extension
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Parliamentary panel on ‘One Nation, One election’ to seek an extension

The Hindu  

Ceding to appeals from members across party lines, the Joint Parliamentary Committee on simultaneous elections will request for an extension. Janata Dal MP Sanjay K. Jha is among the members who strongly argued for an extension, claiming that the panel should have extensive consultations, especially with the States. According to sources, Mr. Jha pointed out that the Ram Nath Kovind …

At all-party meeting, JDU flags 'One Nation One Election' Bill, Opposition slams Waqf JPC proceedings
1 month, 3 weeks ago

At all-party meeting, JDU flags 'One Nation One Election' Bill, Opposition slams Waqf JPC proceedings

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: At the all-party meeting convened by the BJP-led NDA government ahead of the Budget session of Parliament, the key NDA ally Janata Dal flagged the Centre’s ambitious 'One Nation One Election' Bill, saying that the Bill should not be 'rushed through' and wider consultations are needed. The ‘One Nation, One Election Bill’ introduced during the Winter Session of …

JPC clears Waqf bill, accepts NDA's 14 amendments; Opposition calls it ‘farcical exercise'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

JPC clears Waqf bill, accepts NDA's 14 amendments; Opposition calls it ‘farcical exercise'

Hindustan Times  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing the Waqf Bill on Monday adopted all the amendments proposed by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance members, and negated every change moved the by the opposition MPs. In August last year, the Waqf bill was referred to the 21-member JPC “ A total of 44 amendments were discussed. We moved each and every …

First JPC Meet On Simultaneous Polls Concludes, Members Handed Over 18,000-Page Report In Suitcase
2 months, 2 weeks ago

First JPC Meet On Simultaneous Polls Concludes, Members Handed Over 18,000-Page Report In Suitcase

ABP News  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee constituted to scrutinise the two bills on the 'One Nation One Election' held its first meeting on Wednesday. VIDEO | ‘One Nation, One Election’: Members of Joint Committee of Parliament scrutinising the two simultaneous election bills arrive to attend first meeting of the panel. एक देश-एक चुनाव की JPC में हज़ारों पन्ने की रिपोर्ट मिली है। …

'One Nation, One Election' Bill is in the interest of nation: BJP MP Vishnu Dayal Ram
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'One Nation, One Election' Bill is in the interest of nation: BJP MP Vishnu Dayal Ram

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Vishnu Dayal Ram said the proposed 'One Nation, One Election' Bill is in the interest of the nation. The first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the One Nation One Election proposal is being held today in New Delhi. "So, the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill must be passed," he asserted BJP MP P.P. The …

JPC for One Nation One Election to hold first meeting today
2 months, 2 weeks ago

JPC for One Nation One Election to hold first meeting today

Deccan Chronicle  

The first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation, One Election' will begin on Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM in Delhi.Bharatiya Janata Party MP PP Chaudhary, the JPC Chairperson, will chair the meeting.The officials from the Law and Justice Ministry are scheduled to brief the parliamentary panel, tasked to scrutinise the bills proposing simultaneous elections, during the meeting.The …

Parliamentary panel's first meet on simultaneous polls, BJP members laud concept
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Parliamentary panel's first meet on simultaneous polls, BJP members laud concept

India Today  

The parliamentary panel constituted to scrutinise the two bills on simultaneous elections held its first meeting on Wednesday, with BJP members lauding the concept, and opposition MPs questioning it. Officials of the Ministry of Law and Justice made a presentation on the provisions of the proposed laws during the meeting, citing support to the idea of simultaneous Lok Sabha and …

One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel to hold first meeting on Wednesday
2 months, 2 weeks ago

One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel to hold first meeting on Wednesday

Hindustan Times  

The parliamentary panel constituted to scrutinise the two simultaneous election bills will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, with officials of the Law and Justice Ministry scheduled to brief its members on the provisions of the proposed laws. 'One Nation One Election' aims at conducting simultaneous polls across the country. The 39-member joint committee of Parliament is headed by BJP …

One Nation One Election: First Meeting Of Parliamentary Committee Set To Be Held On January 8
3 months ago

One Nation One Election: First Meeting Of Parliamentary Committee Set To Be Held On January 8

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 23 The first meeting of the 39-member parliamentary panel on 'one nation, one election' is set to be held on January 8, setting the tone for nationwide deliberations on the key poll reform measure of the BJP-led NDA government. Parliamentary sources said the first meeting of the Joint Committee on bills for simultaneous elections to the Lok …

First meeting of parliamentary panel on 'One Nation, One Election' on January 8: Sources
3 months ago

First meeting of parliamentary panel on 'One Nation, One Election' on January 8: Sources

India TV News  

One Nation, One Election: The first meeting of the 39-member parliamentary panel on 'One Nation, One Election' will be held on January 8, 2025, said sources on Monday. According to the Parliamentary sources, the first meeting of the Joint Committee on bills for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, chaired by BJP member P P Chaudhary, is …

Simultaneous poll bills unlikely to be passed in Parliament: Digvijaya
3 months ago

Simultaneous poll bills unlikely to be passed in Parliament: Digvijaya

The Hindu  

Congress Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh has said he is doubtful that the 'one nation, one election' bills will be passed in Parliament. Talking to reporters in Madhya Pradesh's Agar Malwa district on Saturday night, Mr. Singh also denied the allegations against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of "pushing and shoving" BJP MPs on Parliament premises …

39-member JPC to examine One Nation One Election bills formed
3 months ago

39-member JPC to examine One Nation One Election bills formed

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Friday approved a 39-member joint parliamentary committee to examine The Constitution Bill, 2024 and the amendments to the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963, the twin bills that aim to usher in simultaneous state and national elections. The panel, earlier planned for 31 members, will now have 39 members after some smaller parties met …

One Nation, One Election: 39-Member Panel Formed To Discuss Bills, This BJP MP To Be Chairperson
3 months ago

One Nation, One Election: 39-Member Panel Formed To Discuss Bills, This BJP MP To Be Chairperson

ABP News  

BJP member PP Chaudhary was on Friday appointed chairman of the mega joint committee of Parliament set up to examine bills proposing simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Earlier, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal had moved resolutions in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to refer the Constitution Bill and the Union Territories Laws Bill …

Lok Sabha adopts resolution to refer ‘One Nation One Election’ bill to JPC
3 months ago

Lok Sabha adopts resolution to refer ‘One Nation One Election’ bill to JPC

Hindustan Times  

On the last day of the Parliament winter session 2024, the Lok Sabha adopted a resolution to refer the constitutional amendment bills for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously to a Joint Parliamentary Committee. As many as 269 members voted in favour of the 'One Nation One Election bill, while 198 voted against it. The JPC on the 'One …

’One nation, one election’ sent to Joint Parliamentary Committee
3 months ago

’One nation, one election’ sent to Joint Parliamentary Committee

Live Mint  

Minutes before the Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, the House adopted a resolution recommending the two bills on holding simultaneous elections to a 39-member joint parliamentary committee of both Houses. 12 Rajya Sabha MPs to be part of the Joint Parliamentary Committee for 'One Nation One Election'. The agenda for the House on Friday included a motion …

One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls to have 39 members
Top News
3 months ago

One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls to have 39 members

The Hindu  

The government has moved to increase the strength of the joint committee of Parliament that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous elections from 31 MPs to 39, giving representation to more parties. The list of Lok Sabha MPs proposed by the government now includes one member each from the Shiv Sena, CPI and the Lok Janshakti Party, besides two …

Parliamentary panel on ONOE bills to have 39 members
3 months ago

Parliamentary panel on ONOE bills to have 39 members

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The government has moved to increase the strength of the joint committee of Parliament that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous elections from 31 MPs to 39, giving representation to more parties. The list of Lok Sabha MPs proposed by the government now includes one member each from the Shiv Sena, CPI and the Lok Janshakti Party, …

Govt set to move motion over JPC for simultaneous poll bills today
3 months ago

Govt set to move motion over JPC for simultaneous poll bills today

Hindustan Times  

The Union government will formally move a motion in the Lok Sabha on Thursday to constitute a joint parliamentary committee on two bills that aim to usher in simultaneous national and state elections, and propose the names of 21 lawmakers of the Lower House as members. “Arjun Ram Meghwal to move that the bill further to amend the Constitution of …

JPC on ‘One Nation, One Poll’ announced: Priyanka Gandhi, Anurag Thakur among members| Full list
3 months ago

JPC on ‘One Nation, One Poll’ announced: Priyanka Gandhi, Anurag Thakur among members| Full list

Hindustan Times  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill was announced on Wednesday, PTI reported. The parliamentary panel will deliberate on the bill which proposes simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. Union law minister Arjun Meghwal tabled the Constitution Bill 2024 and the Union Territories Laws 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The Constitution Bill, 2024' …

Anurag Thakur, Priyanka Gandhi in Joint Parliamentary Committee for ‘One Nation One Election’
3 months ago

Anurag Thakur, Priyanka Gandhi in Joint Parliamentary Committee for ‘One Nation One Election’

Live Mint  

Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Manish Tewari, BJP leader Anurag Thakur have been included as members of a Joint Parliamentary Committee for One Nation One Election’. The other members are — Dharmendra Yadav, Kalyan Banerjee, Supriya Sule, Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Sambit Patra, Anil Baluni, Anurag Singh Thakur named as members of JPC. Ramesh — Bansuri Swaraj — Parshottambhai Rupala …

JPC Formed On 'One Nation One Election' Bill, Priyanka Gandhi, Anurag Thakur Among Members
3 months ago

JPC Formed On 'One Nation One Election' Bill, Priyanka Gandhi, Anurag Thakur Among Members

ABP News  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee tasked with examining the 'One Nation, One Election' Bills has been constituted comprising of 31 members, including 21 MPs from Lok Sabha. Former Union minister Parshottambhai Rupala, Bhartruhari Mahtab, Anil Baluni, C M Ramesh, Bansuri Swaraj, Vishnu Dayal Ram and Sambit Patra are among the BJP's Lok Sabha members to be part of the panel. 21 …

Priyanka Gandhi, Randeep Surjewala Among Congress MPs To Be Part Of JPC On 'One Nation One Election' Bill
3 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi, Randeep Surjewala Among Congress MPs To Be Part Of JPC On 'One Nation One Election' Bill

ABP News  

One Nation One Election Bill: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Randeep Singh Surjewala will be part of the Joint Parliamentary Committee for 'One Nation One Election' bill. The bill proposes simultaneous elections for both Lok Sabha and state assemblies and was introduced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Tuesday that Prime …

Simultaneous polls: Priyanka Gandhi, Shrikant Shinde likely to be on joint committee of Parliament
3 months ago

Simultaneous polls: Priyanka Gandhi, Shrikant Shinde likely to be on joint committee of Parliament

The Hindu  

The BJP is considering the names of its seasoned MPs Ravi Shankar Prasad and Nishikant Dubey as nominees for the parliamentary panel that will scrutinise simultaneous poll bills, while Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Manish Tewari are set to be among the Congress representatives, sources said. The pros and cons of simultaneous elections | Explained Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to be on One Nation, One Election Bill House panel: Reports
3 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to be on One Nation, One Election Bill House panel: Reports

Live Mint  

Congress Member of Parliament Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is likely among party's list of nominees to the joint parliamentary committee to further study the 'one nation, one election' Constitution Amendment Bill that was tabled in Parliament yesterday. The two bills approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Thursday include The Constitution Bill, 2024 and the The Union Territories Laws …

One Nation One Election bill explained: From introduction to passage
3 months ago

One Nation One Election bill explained: From introduction to passage

India Today  

Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections in the country were introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 17 by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Meghwal also introduced The Union Territories Amendment Bill, which seeks to align elections in the Union territories of Puducherry, Delhi, and Jammu and Kashmir with the Lok Sabha polls. WAY …

One Nation, One Election: What's the road ahead for bill to become an act? EXPLAINED
3 months ago

One Nation, One Election: What's the road ahead for bill to become an act? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

The 129th Constitutional Amendment Bill for the simultaneous elections was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. After the One Nation, One Election Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha, the opposition demanded to send it to the Joint Parliamentary Committee. Rajya Sabha proceedings In Rajya Sabha, the same process would follow The discussion and debate will take place over …

Congress nominates Priyanka Gandhi to JPC on 'one nation, one election' bill
3 months ago

Congress nominates Priyanka Gandhi to JPC on 'one nation, one election' bill

New Indian Express  

The Congress party will nominate Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for the Joint Parliamentary Committee that will scrutinize the One Nation One Election bill, that was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Apart from Priyanka, Congress will nominate Manish Tewari, Rajya Sabha MPs Sukhdev Bhagat and Randeep Surjewala. The Constitution Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Law …

One Nation One Election bill explained: From introduction to passage
Top News
3 months ago

One Nation One Election bill explained: From introduction to passage

India Today  

Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections in the country were introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 17 by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Meghwal also introduced The Union Territories Amendment Bill, which seeks to align elections in the Union territories of Puducherry, Delhi, and Jammu and Kashmir with the Lok Sabha polls. WAY …

Priyanka Gandhi, Manish Tewari among Congress MPs in JPC on 'One Nation One Election' Bill
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3 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi, Manish Tewari among Congress MPs in JPC on 'One Nation One Election' Bill

India TV News  

One Nation One Election bill: Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari and Sukhdeo Bhagat will be in the Joint Parliamentary Committee for deliberations on the 'One Nation One Election' Bill. Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a fiery debate on Tuesday, with the Opposition terming the move …

BJP to send notice to over 20 MPs who skipped voting on One Nation One Election bill in Lok Sabha
3 months, 1 week ago

BJP to send notice to over 20 MPs who skipped voting on One Nation One Election bill in Lok Sabha

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to send notice to over 20 MPs from the party who were absent during the voting on the introduction of the One Nation One Election bill in Lok Sabha, sources said. The bill has been referred to a joint parliamentary committee following a fiery debate after Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced it in …

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha With 269 Votes, 198 MPs Oppose
3 months, 1 week ago

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha With 269 Votes, 198 MPs Oppose

ABP News  

Parliament Winter Session: The 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, seen as the long-pending electoral reform, was introduced in Lok Sabha after 269 MPs voted in favour and 198 were against it being tabled on Monday. VIDEO | 'One Nation One Election' Bills introduced in Lok Sabha with 269 voting in favour and 198 against. #OneNationOneElection #ParliamentWinterSession2024 pic.twitter.com/1ZS1tfTPUt — Press Trust …

One Nation One Election Bill referred at Lok Sabha to joint parliamentary committee
3 months, 1 week ago

One Nation One Election Bill referred at Lok Sabha to joint parliamentary committee

The Hindu  

Two Bills seeking to implement simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal after an intense debate during which Opposition members asserted that the legislation were “anti-federal” and went against the Basic Structure of the Constitution. pic.twitter.com/5GIQQ0qY7r — Manickam Tagore.B🇮🇳மாணிக்கம் தாகூர்.ப December 17, 2024 …

One Nation, One Election: Modi govt to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today — headed for JPC?
3 months, 1 week ago

One Nation, One Election: Modi govt to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today — headed for JPC?

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government will introduce the 'One Nation, One Election' Bills, paving way for simultaneous elections, in Lok Sabha today, according to the revised list of business in the lower house of Parliament. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will introduce the two bill, according to the revised list of business for today on the Lok Sabha …

One Nation One Election Bill Likely To Be Introduced In Parliament Tomorrow, Could Be Referred To JPC
3 months, 1 week ago

One Nation One Election Bill Likely To Be Introduced In Parliament Tomorrow, Could Be Referred To JPC

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 16 A constitutional amendment bill for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously is likely to be introduced in Parliament on Tuesday and could be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses. A top government functionary said the Constitution Bill, 2024, popularly being referred to as the Bill on "one nation, one election", was expected …

‘One nation, one election bill’ likely to be introduced in this session
3 months, 1 week ago

‘One nation, one election bill’ likely to be introduced in this session

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The government plans to introduce the ‘one nation, one election bill’ to implement simultaneous polls across India in the ongoing winter session of Parliament, people familiar with the matter said. The government is keen on building consensus over the bill on simultaneous elections which have been opposed by several Opposition parties including the Congress, the Trinamool Congress and …

Modi Cabinet approves ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill; to be tabled in Parliament’s Winter Session
3 months, 1 week ago

Modi Cabinet approves ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill; to be tabled in Parliament’s Winter Session

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet has approved the ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills to be tabled in the Parliament in the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament. The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had approved the implementation of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ in September this year to conduct simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, …

One Nation One Election bill likely in this Parliament session: Sources
3 months, 2 weeks ago

One Nation One Election bill likely in this Parliament session: Sources

India Today  

The government is gearing up to introduce the 'One Country, One Election' Bill, potentially in the ongoing session of Parliament or the next, sources said. The bill, aimed at synchronising elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, has received cabinet approval based on the recommendations of the former President Ram Nath Kovind-led committee, signalling the government's commitment to advancing …

JPC on Waqf bill to seek extension till end of Budget session next year
3 months, 3 weeks ago

JPC on Waqf bill to seek extension till end of Budget session next year

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf Bill Joint Committee has decided to seek time till the end of the budget session to scrutinise the controversial amendments. Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jagdambika Pal, who chairs the panel, will move a formal resolution in the Lok Sabha to seek the House’s approval on Thursday. BJP MP and Waqf …

JPC Invites Public Suggestion On Waqf Amendment Bill Within Next 15 Days
6 months, 3 weeks ago

JPC Invites Public Suggestion On Waqf Amendment Bill Within Next 15 Days

News 18  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee, formed to discuss the Waqf Bill 2024, has invited suggestions from the public and experts on the Bill. The Lok Sabha Secretariat issued an “The Waqf Bill, 2024, as introduced in the Lok Sabha has been referred to the Joint Parliament Committee for examination and report. Considering the wider implications of the proposed Bill, the Committee …

Waqf (Amendment) Bill: BJP's Jagdambika Pal to head JPC. 5 things to know about him
7 months, 1 week ago

Waqf (Amendment) Bill: BJP's Jagdambika Pal to head JPC. 5 things to know about him

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party Lok Sabha MP Jagdambika Pal will helm the joint parliamentary committee to examine the contentious Waqf Bill, PTI reported on Tuesday. New Delhi, July 02 : Presiding Officer Jagdambika Pal in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Parliament session, in New Delhi on Tuesday. The Waqf Bill, 2024 was introduced in Lok Sabha on August 8 referred …

Jagdambika Pal, BJP leader, to head Joint Parliamentary Committee formed on Waqf Bill
7 months, 1 week ago

Jagdambika Pal, BJP leader, to head Joint Parliamentary Committee formed on Waqf Bill

India TV News  

Bhartiya Janta Party MP Jagdambika Pal will chair the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, introduced by the Central government during the monsoon session of the Parliament. Notably, the JPC, an ad-hoc Parliamentary Committee, has been constituted with 31 members, 21 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha. The Lok Sabha members in the JPC are …

Gaurav Gogoi, Owaisi, Tejasvi Surya In JPC Formed For Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Rijiju Announces Members
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Gaurav Gogoi, Owaisi, Tejasvi Surya In JPC Formed For Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Rijiju Announces Members

ABP News  

The Lok Sabha has approved the formation of a Joint Parliamentary Committee to examine the Waqf Bill, 2024. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju proposed the names of 21 Lok Sabha Members and 10 MPs from Rajya Sabha for the JPC to join the committee. #WATCH | In Lok Sabha, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju proposes the names of 21 Lok …

‘One nation, one election’: Kovind panel report set to be placed before Cabinet at the “earliest”
9 months, 1 week ago

‘One nation, one election’: Kovind panel report set to be placed before Cabinet at the “earliest”

Hindustan Times  

The Union Law Ministry plans to place before the Cabinet the report of the high-level committee on 'one nation, one election' "at the earliest" as part of the 100-day agenda of the Legislative Department, sources said on Friday. The high-level committee on 'one nation, one election', headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind, submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu …

India’s Realpolitik Is Making Joint Parliamentary Committees Almost Toothless
1 year, 11 months ago

India’s Realpolitik Is Making Joint Parliamentary Committees Almost Toothless

The Quint  

Committees are supposed to incline toward the formal and non-political aspects of decision-making and agenda-setting. The ongoing demand for the JPC to scrutinize the executive is rather political than for scrutiny. A JPC as in its present form and ambit of authority in terms of rules and regulations cannot be expected to do much in terms of substance or effectiveness …

How JPCs in Parliament work and what purpose do they serve
3 years, 8 months ago

How JPCs in Parliament work and what purpose do they serve

Firstpost  

They are called ‘joint’ committees because members of both the Houses of Parliament can be nominated or elected to them Parliament is the temple of democracy and parliamentary procedures the rites by which the will of the people is translated into practice. According to the Lok Sabha Secretariat, JPCs is a kind of panel that can be “appointed by the …

A 'Potent' Panel For Probes: Why Joint Parliamentary Committees Are Set Up, How They Work
3 years, 8 months ago

A 'Potent' Panel For Probes: Why Joint Parliamentary Committees Are Set Up, How They Work

News 18  

Parliament is the temple of democracy and parliamentary procedures the rites by which the will of the people is translated into practice. Since the Parliament may not be able to give close attention to all the legislative and other matters that come up before it, “a good deal of its business” is carried out by parliamentary committees. The Lok Sabha …

Facebook Row: Why Joint Parliamentary Committee Probe May Not Help
4 years, 6 months ago

Facebook Row: Why Joint Parliamentary Committee Probe May Not Help

The Quint  

In light of the Wall Street Journal report that Ms Ankhi Das, the head of Facebook’s public policy team in India, had opposed taking action against the Facebook accounts of BJP politicians who were uploading hate speech posts, and another report revealing that Das had allegedly claimed credit for ‘boosting’ Narendra Modi’s social media campaign in the run up to …

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