Bill introduced to stop pension of MLAs disqualified for defection
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bill introduced to stop pension of MLAs disqualified for defection

Hindustan Times  

A bill was introduced in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Tuesday proposing to stop the pensions of members disqualified under the anti-defection law. Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced by chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Six Congress MLAs -- Sudhir Sharma, Ravi Thakur, Rajinder Rana, Inder Dutt Lakhanpal, Chetanya Sharma and Devinder Kumar -- were disqualified in February this year under the anti-defection law for defying a party whip by abstaining from the house during the passing of the budget for 2024-25 and discussions on a cut motion. Sudhir Sharma and Inder Dutt Lakhanpal later returned to the house after winning bypolls, but the four others lost their reelection bid.

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To deter defection, Himachal Assembly passes Bill barring pension to disqualified MLAs
3 months, 2 weeks ago

To deter defection, Himachal Assembly passes Bill barring pension to disqualified MLAs

The Hindu  

To discourage MLAs from switching parties, the Congress-led government in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday passed a Bill to revoke pensions of legislators disqualified under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution. The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Amendment Bill, 2024 was introduced by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and passed by the House. The Bill was brought to amend the Himachal Pradesh …

People of Himachal rejected 'politics of horse-trading': CM Sukhu after new Congress MLAs take oath
6 months, 1 week ago

People of Himachal rejected 'politics of horse-trading': CM Sukhu after new Congress MLAs take oath

New Indian Express  

SHIMLA: Six MLAs, who have been elected in the bypolls to the Himachal Pradesh assembly, took oath on Wednesday. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, cabinet ministers and MLAs were also present on the occasion. Himachal Pradesh Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania administered the oath to Sudhir Sharma, …

SC refuses to stay disqualification of 6 rebel Himachal Congress MLAs who cross-voted during RS polls
9 months ago

SC refuses to stay disqualification of 6 rebel Himachal Congress MLAs who cross-voted during RS polls

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the disqualification of six Congress leaders of Himachal Pradesh who had cross-voted for the BJP candidate during the Rajya Sabha elections in the State and issued notice to the respondents on their petition challenging the decision of the Legislative Assembly Speaker. On February 29, Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania disqualified six Congress MLAs …

SC to hear plea of six disqualified Himachal MLAs against their disqualification on March 12
9 months, 1 week ago

SC to hear plea of six disqualified Himachal MLAs against their disqualification on March 12

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on March 12 a plea by six rebel Congress MLAs, who had cross-voted in the recent Rajya Sabha polls in Himachal Pradesh, against their disqualification. The Speaker of Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, had disqualified the six on the Congress' plea for "defying" the party whip that required them to be present …

11 Himachal MLAs move to Uttarakhand, Union Minister says Sukhu govt will soon fall
9 months, 2 weeks ago

11 Himachal MLAs move to Uttarakhand, Union Minister says Sukhu govt will soon fall

The Hindu  

Six Himachal Pradesh Congress MLAs who voted against party nominee Abhishek Manu Singhvi in the Rajya Sabha elections, along with three Independent lawmakers, have shifted to a hotel in BJP-ruled Uttarakhand amid an ongoing rebellion against Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Two BJP MLAs Vikram Thakur and Trilok Jamwal from Himachal Pradesh were accompanying the legislators, who arrived in Rishikesh …

Power Games | Hill Storm: Priyanka efforts may not help Sukhu survive
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Power Games | Hill Storm: Priyanka efforts may not help Sukhu survive

New Indian Express  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been leading the firefight after the defection of six MLAs of her party threatened the survival of Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s government in Himachal Pradesh. The six Congress MLAs voted in favour of BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan in the Rajya Sabha election, leading to his victory against the ruling party’s Abhishek Manu Singhvi. She …

Himachal Pradesh crisis: Six rebel MLAs challenge their disqualification in HC
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh crisis: Six rebel MLAs challenge their disqualification in HC

Live Mint  

Himachal Pradesh Congress crisis: The six rebel Congress MLAs, who were disqualified from the state Assembly for cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections challenged the decision in Himachal Pradesh high court on Friday. The cross-voting created a political crisis in the state with the ruling Congress taking some immediate steps to save its government in Himachal Pradesh. The disqualification of the …

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker disqualifies 6 Congress MLAs who cross-voted in RS polls
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker disqualifies 6 Congress MLAs who cross-voted in RS polls

Op India  

On February 29, Thursday, Himachal Pradesh Assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania disqualified the six rebel Congress MLAs and three independents who cross-voted during the Rajya Sabha elections for violating the whip and skipping the budget session. I declare that the six people cease to be members of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly with immediate effect.” #WATCH | Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker …

Himachal Political Crisis: 6 Congress MLAs, Who Cross-Voted In Rajya Sabha Polls, Disqualified
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Political Crisis: 6 Congress MLAs, Who Cross-Voted In Rajya Sabha Polls, Disqualified

News 18  

The six Congress MLAs, who cross-voted in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Himachal Pradesh Rajya Sabha polls, have been disqualified from the state assembly. “Six MLAs, who contested on Congress symbol, attracted provisions of anti-defection law against themselves…I declare that the six people cease to be members of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly with immediate effect,” said Pathania. The …

Himachal Pradesh political crisis | Six Congress MLAs, who cross-voted in BJP’s favour, disqualified
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh political crisis | Six Congress MLAs, who cross-voted in BJP’s favour, disqualified

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing political turmoil in Himachal Pradesh, six Congress legislators, who had cross-voted in favour of the BJP in the Rajya Sabha polls on February 27, were disqualified from the Assembly by Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Thursday. Amid talk of leadership change because of growing complaints against Mr. Sukhu’s style of functioning by MLAs, the Chief Minister invited …

'Hum saath saath hain' in Himachal, Sukhu stays Chief Minister: Congress
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Hum saath saath hain' in Himachal, Sukhu stays Chief Minister: Congress

India Today  

After successfully containing a crisis in Himachal Pradesh, the Congress on Thursday asserted that Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu will continue as Chief Minister of the hill state, adding that the observers had spoken to all the MLAs and 'sorted out differences'. "Six MLAs, who contested on Congress symbol, attracted provisions of the anti-defection law against themselves.I declare that the six people …

Top news of the day: February 28, 2024
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Top news of the day: February 28, 2024

The Hindu  

Himachal Pradesh political crisis | Assembly budget session adjourned sine die; Congress rushes observers to Shimla Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on February 28 that he has not resigned and the government would complete its five years. Indian civilian team reaches Maldives to replace Indian military personnel manning 3 aviation platforms Ahead of the March 10 deadline …

Rajya Sabha Election 2024: Congress seeks disqualification of 6 MLAs who cross-voted, say sources
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha Election 2024: Congress seeks disqualification of 6 MLAs who cross-voted, say sources

Live Mint  

The Congress-led govt in Himachal Pradesh is facing crisis after its MLAs cross voted in favour of BJP candidate during Rajya Sabha polls held on Tuesday. Rajya Sabha Election 2024: The Congress party has moved Himachal Pradesh Speaker seeking disqualification of six rebel MLAs who cross-voted on Tuesday, according to sources. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} The move comes a day after these …

Himachal Pradesh: BJP approaches Governor amid threat of members' 'suspension' from assembly
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Pradesh: BJP approaches Governor amid threat of members' 'suspension' from assembly

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: A day after six Congress MLAs cross-voted in the Rajya Sabha election, BJP leaders met the Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla here today to seek his intervention to ensure the business would be done as per rules in the state assembly. Leader of Opposition and former chief minister Jai Ram Thakur said that there was no need for …

Himachal Rajya Sabha polls: How Sukhu government failed to keep its flock together
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal Rajya Sabha polls: How Sukhu government failed to keep its flock together

Hindustan Times  

Over 14 months after it assumed power in Himachal Pradesh, the ruling Congress failed to keep its flock together, casting aspersions on chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s political acumen. Harsh Mahajan celebrates after being elected as Rajya Sabha member at the assembly in Shimla on Tuesday Sukhu, a four-time legislator from Naduan, had a strong organisational background and remained the …

Sukhu government in Himachal Pradesh on brink after BJP stuns Congress in Rajya Sabha election
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Sukhu government in Himachal Pradesh on brink after BJP stuns Congress in Rajya Sabha election

Hindustan Times  

The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh teetered on the brink on Tuesday after six of its lawmakers cross-voted in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate in the Rajya Sabha polls, leading to a tie and the eventual victory of the latter by a dramatic lottery. Congress candidate Abhishek Singhvi received 34 votes after six Congress lawmakers and three independents …

Rajya Sabha election results 2024: BJP stuns Congress in Himachal Pradesh, demands CM's resignation
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajya Sabha election results 2024: BJP stuns Congress in Himachal Pradesh, demands CM's resignation

Hindustan Times  

Shimla: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday effected a coup of sorts in Himachal Pradesh as it clinched the sole Rajya Sabha seat in the Congress-ruled state. After having outfoxed the Congress despite BJP being deficient in strength in the Himachal assembly, Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur demanded the resignation of Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Himachal Pradesh …

BJP candidate defeats Abhishek Singhvi in Himachal Rajya Sabha polls amid cross-voting; Congress govt in crisis
9 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP candidate defeats Abhishek Singhvi in Himachal Rajya Sabha polls amid cross-voting; Congress govt in crisis

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Amid cross-voting for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh, BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan was declared elected to the upper house from the hill state on Tuesday after a draw of lots as both he and Congress candidate Abhishek Singhvi polled 34 votes each. Of the 40 MLAs of the ruling Congress, six legislators cross-voted resulting in the …

BJP wins byelection for two Legislative Council seats in Uttar Pradesh
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP wins byelection for two Legislative Council seats in Uttar Pradesh

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on May 29 won the byelection to two seats in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council, defeating the Samajwadi Party. The saffron party candidates — Kunwar Manvendra Singh and Padmasen Chaudhary — defeated the SP nominees — Ram Jatan Rajbhar and Ram Karan — by 164 votes each. “Heartiest congratulations to the candidates of the double-engine government, …

Top news of the day: Rahul Gandhi asked to vacate official bungalow by April 22; amid din, Parliament approves Union Budget for 2023-24, and more
1 year, 8 months ago

Top news of the day: Rahul Gandhi asked to vacate official bungalow by April 22; amid din, Parliament approves Union Budget for 2023-24, and more

The Hindu  

Amid din, Parliament approves Union Budget for 2023-24 with LS clearing Finance Bill Parliamentary approval for the Budget for 2023-24 was on March 27 completed after Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill with a fresh amendment and Rajya Sabha gave its nod to all the three related legislations without any debate amid continuing din over the Adani issue. Rahul Gandhi …

News18 Evening Digest: Sukhwinder Sukhu Takes Oath as Himachal CM, Bengaluru Couple Fined for Walking Near Home At Night & Other Stories
2 years ago

News18 Evening Digest: Sukhwinder Sukhu Takes Oath as Himachal CM, Bengaluru Couple Fined for Walking Near Home At Night & Other Stories

News 18  

In Sunday, evening digest, we look at Congress leader Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu swearing in as the 15th Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, while party leaders like Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Rahul Gandhi attended his oath-taking ceremony. Four-time MLA and 58-year-old Congress leader Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu was sworn in as the 15th chief minister of …

Congress Will Restore Old Pension Scheme if Voted to Power in Himachal, Says Priyanka Gandhi
2 years, 2 months ago

Congress Will Restore Old Pension Scheme if Voted to Power in Himachal, Says Priyanka Gandhi

News 18  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday promised to restore the old pension scheme for government employees in Himachal Pradesh if her party was voted to power in the Assembly elections. LIVE Updates She said the decision to restore the old pension scheme and provide one lakh jobs to unemployed youth would be taken in the first cabinet meeting if …

Speaker Can't Deny Pension & Other Benefits To MLAs While Disqualifying Them Under 10th Schedule : Supreme Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Speaker Can't Deny Pension & Other Benefits To MLAs While Disqualifying Them Under 10th Schedule : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday held that under the Xth Schedule of the Constitution, the Speaker of a Legislative Assembly does not have power to deny pension and other benefits available to a former MLA while deciding a disqualification plea against him. The Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, Justices Ravindra Bhat and JB Pardiwala was considering a …

A H Vishwanath Disqualified; Disqualification To Be Considered While Nominating Him As Minister : Karnataka High Court
4 years ago

A H Vishwanath Disqualified; Disqualification To Be Considered While Nominating Him As Minister : Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday held a prima facie view that Member of Legislative Council A.H. Vishwanath, has incurred disqualification under Article 164 and Article 361 of the Constitution of India, till the expiry of the term of the Legislative Council-May 2021, while two other nominees R. Shankar, and N. Nagaraj have not. A division bench of Chief Justice …

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