Problem-based discussions should be prioritised in Parliament, Assemblies: Speaker U.T. Khader
New Delhi: Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader has emphasised the need for problem-based discussions in the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies, considering India’s large youth population of around 356 million. He highlighted that as a nation often referred to as ‘Young India,’ it is crucial for the youth to understand the workings of the Parliament and Legislative Assemblies.
Khader made these remarks during the Executive Committee meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, India Zone, chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, held at the Parliament House on Monday. He also stressed the importance of the Indian Youth Parliament as a model platform for young people to learn about parliamentary procedures.
In the same meeting, Parishad Chairman Basavaraja Horatti proposed that legislative sessions should be held for a minimum of 60 days annually, arguing that legislatures are the ideal platforms to address issues concerning the common people. He urged the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to take necessary steps to strengthen democracy through more frequent and focused sessions.
The meeting was attended by several prominent figures, including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Speaker Harivansh Narayan Singh, Rajasthan Governor Haribavu Kishanrao Bagde, Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devanani, Indian Youth Parliament National Coordinator Ashutosh Josh, and the Secretaries of both Houses, K.R. Mahalakshmi and Vishalakshi.
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HC verdict: No question of CM's resignation, says Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru(PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said there is no question of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigning over the High Court dismissing his petition challenging Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's approval for investigation against him in a site allotment case.
He alleged that there was a "big conspiracy" against the Chief Minister, as he asserted that the latter has done no wrong in the issue and will come out clean.
When questioned about BJP demanding CM's resignation over the High Court's order, Shivakumar said: "There is no question, the CM has not done anything wrong. He is not involved in any scam. It is a political conspiracy by the BJP against all opposition leaders in the country, this is what is going on."
Shivakumar, who is also the state Congress President, said he and his party stand in support of the Chief Minister, who is doing a good job for the party and the state.
He was reacting to High Court on Tuesday dismissing Siddaramaiah's petition challenging Governor's approval for investigation against him in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allotment case.
"(There is a) big conspiracy against our Chief Minister, like how the BJP had hatched a big conspiracy against me by filing a case and sending me to jail. Because of God's grace I came out. The case in which I went to jail was dismissed. Similarly they have hatched a conspiracy against the Chief Minister and his family," Shivakumar said.
Speaking to reporters as he emerged from an event, where he shared the stage with Siddaramaiah here, he said: "He (Siddaramaiah) will come out clean. Let any investigation be ordered or do anything. According to me, he has done no wrong...we are with the Chief Minister."
The BJP is unable to digest the (welfare) programmes given by Siddaramaiah to the state, Shivakumar said. "There is a big conspiracy."
Asked if the court's order is a setback to the Chief Minister and the government, he said, "I need to see the order...what setback? You are saying that the court has said an investigation has to happen, I need to see."
