Tag: Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)

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

Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Set to Be Tabled in Lok Sabha Amidst Political Tensions

Leaders of the INDIA bloc also convened a meeting in Parliament on Tuesday to strategize their approach to the bill.

April 2, 2025

Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Set to Be Tabled in Lok Sabha Tomorrow

The bill will be presented for consideration and passing after the Question Hour, followed by an eight-hour discussion, subject to extension, Rijiju informed.

April 1, 2025

Akhilesh Yadav Slams BJP Over Waqf Amendment Bill, Accuses Party of Seeking Total Control

"We oppose the Waqf Board Bill because the BJP wants to meddle in everything. They seek control everywhere," Yadav stated firmly.

April 1, 2025

Waqf Bill Amendments for Public Good, No Religious Freedoms Curtailed: JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal

Addressing concerns over the bill, Pal alleged that AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi was misleading the public.

March 25, 2025