Parliamentary special session kicks off today with eight bills; All you need to know
Also Read: Irani accuses Congress of not being proud about tricolour after Kharge skips flag hoisting at new Parliament Among the bills previously mentioned, there is one concerning the appointment of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners. This bill was presented in the Rajya Sabha in the previous Monsoon session and has faced opposition from the Opposition.
The contentious aspect of this bill is its aim to align the service conditions of the chief election commissioner and two election commissioners with those of the cabinet secretary, rather than a Supreme Court judge, which is the current practice. While there hasn't been any official confirmation regarding potential new legislation, certain reports have suggested that a few of the bills in question might encompass: The Repealing and Amending Bill, 2022; The Post Office Bill, 2023; The Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2023; The Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023; Senior Citizens Welfare Bill, 2023; and The Constitution (SC/ST) Order, 2023.
Also Read: Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge hits out at BJP for diverting basic issues, coining slogans There has been a perspective, even within the BJP circles, advocating for a bill to guarantee women's representation in elected bodies such as the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. When questioned about the government's position on this request, Joshi replied that the government would make a "decision at an appropriate time".
As per information provided in a Lok Sabha bulletin, the event will honor the extensive history of the Indian Parliament and make a commitment to transforming 'Bharat' into a developed nation by 2047. Two topics that were rumored to be on the agenda for the special session of
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