Tag: Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)

BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla Slams Opposition Over Constitution Amendment Bill Protests

Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had also hit out at opposition parties, rejecting their protests against the Bill—dubbed by them as the “Black Bill.”

August 25, 2025

Manickam Tagore Slams Amit Shah: “Greatest Joke of the Century Is Him Talking About Morality”

Tagore alleged that Shah was “not qualified” to speak about morality, recalling his controversial past and asserting that even BJP’s allies were opposing the Bill.

August 25, 2025

RJD’s Manoj Jha Slams Amit Shah, Says Constitution Bill Aims to Silence Opposition

The Bill, referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) of 31 members for detailed scrutiny, has triggered a heated political debate.

August 25, 2025

Amit Shah Confident of Passage of 130th Amendment Bill, Says ‘No One Can Run Government from Jail’

Shah dismissed opposition allegations that the bill could be misused to destabilise non-BJP governments, stating that courts would act as a safeguard.

August 25, 2025

Lok Sabha Grants More Time for ‘One Nation, One Election’ Panel to Submit Report

Meanwhile, Speaker Om Birla also announced the constitution of a three-member panel to investigate allegations against High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, following a motion for his impeachment signed by 146 MPs.

August 12, 2025

PP Chaudhary to Seek Extension of JPC Tenure on ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill in Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha is also set to consider the Indian Ports Bill, 2025, to be moved by Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

August 12, 2025

JPC to Hold Crucial Meeting Today on ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill with Economist N K Singh to Depose

Committee Chairman P P Chaudhary had described the initiative as a “golden opportunity for nation-building,” emphasizing that members were focused on crafting strong, apolitical legislation.

July 30, 2025

JPC all-states visit to begin from Maharashtra on May 17; to gather opinions on ‘One Nation, One Election’

Reacting to the website launch, PP Chaudhary said that there should be "transparency" and the entire Committee has agreed on this.

April 22, 2025

Kiren Rijiju Moves Waqf (Amendment) Bill for Consideration in Rajya Sabha, Appeals for Support

"The Sachar Committee also recommended specific measures for the welfare of women and children. This bill seeks to address those recommendations," Rijiju stated.

April 3, 2025

Waqf Amendment Bill Will Benefit Pasmanda Muslims, Says JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal

Meanwhile, BJP leader Mohsin Raza expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling the bill’s passage "the biggest Eidi for backward Muslims."

April 2, 2025