CM Bommai launches Dasara Jamboo Savari in Mysuru
Mysuru: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai inaugurated the ‘Jamboo Savari’ held as a part of the Dasara celebrations in the district on Wednesday.
The chief minister offered the conventional prayers to the Nandi flag five minutes prior to schedule, which had been set as 2:36 pm to 2:50 pm on Wednesday. Bommai completed the ritual five minutes before time outside the Kote Anjaneya Swami Temple of the Mysuru Palace.
He then entered the palace in an open jeep, waving to the people, on his way to the stage to launch the event.
District In-charge Minister S T Somashekhar, ministers B C Patil and Sunil Kumar, legislators S A Ramadas, Harshavardhan and C S Niranjan Kumar, government department chairpersons Mirle Srinivas Gowda, S Mahadevaiah and Kote M Shivanna, BJP district president Mangala Somashekhar, BJP leaders Devanur G Pratap and Cable Mahesh were among those present for the launch.
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Justice A.P. Shah terms 'One Nation, One Election' unconstitutional
New Delhi: Former Delhi High Court Chief Justice A.P. Shah has told a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) that the proposed 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) Bill is unconstitutional and violates democratic principles and the federal structure, sources said.
Justice Shah, who is also a former chairman of the Law Commission, submitted a 12-page report while deposing before the JPC on Monday (March 18), The New Indian Express reported. He raised concerns over the bill, particularly regarding the power it grants to the Election Commission to recommend postponing state assembly elections.
Assembly elections must be held for full term: Justice Shah
Justice Shah stated that assembly elections should be held for a full five-year term and expressed skepticism over the claim that simultaneous elections would significantly reduce public expenditure. When asked about alternatives to the bill, he said he would present his views to the committee at a later stage.
Harish Salve defends the bill
Senior advocate Harish Salve also appeared before the JPC and supported the bill, arguing that it aligns with constitutional requirements.
ONOE bills introduced amid opposition resistance
Despite strong opposition citing threats to federalism and the basic structure doctrine, the bills facilitating 'One Nation, One Election' were introduced in the Lok Sabha in December 2023.
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 after a division vote. The introduction was approved with 269 votes in favour and 198 against.
The bills were subsequently referred to a JPC for further examination.
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