Former MLA C.S Puttaraju quashes speculations of him quitting JD(S)
Mandya: Addressing rumors and ending speculation about his exit from the Janata dal Secular JD(S), former MLA C.S. Puttaraju clarified on Saturday that he remains committed to the party and also emphasized that he is actively carrying out responsibilities in the JD(S). “I have told our party workers not to believe in such rumors,” he added.
Addressing the reporters here during a protest organized against the government for releasing water to Tamil Nadu, he clarified that his and Kripendra Reddy’s visit to Kodagu to offer prayers at the temple were interpreted in a different way. “There is no need to interpret it differently,” he stated.
“Since our leader H.D. Kumaraswamy's health has improved, we are planning to bring him back to his residence," he further mentioned.
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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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