India’s Parliament established a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to examine the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill. The JPC, including members from both ruling and opposition parties, will thoroughly analyze the proposal’s implications and submit a report. The bill, aiming for simultaneous national and state elections, has generated significant debate, with proponents citing efficiency and critics raising concerns about federalism and democratic balance.
Opposition MPs boycotted the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on the Waqf Amendment Bill, alleging that the committee is not functioning ethically and according to the principles and norms of a JPC. They cited ethical concerns as the reason for their boycott.
Hindenburg Research has released a new report alleging that SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband have investments in the same offshore funds used by Vinod Adani, the brother of Gautam Adani. This has prompted calls for a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) investigation into the Adani Group. The report follows last year’s accusations by Hindenburg regarding the Adani Group’s alleged stock market manipulation and insider trading.
A joint parliamentary committee (JPC) has been formed to examine the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which has sparked heated debate. The bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha, aims to address issues related to Waqf properties but has been met with strong opposition from several parties, who argue that its provisions target Muslims and undermine federalism. The JPC will comprise members from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and will scrutinize the bill’s proposed changes.
