Defers Draft

• The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), led by BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi, has deferred its draft report on the 130th Amendment Bill. • The proposed legislation concerns the suspension of the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers if they are arrested on criminal charges. • Chairperson Sarangi stated that the delay is necessary to conduct further consultations with stakeholders to ensure "unanimity in thought and expression" on this national issue.

• A joint parliamentary committee (JPC) has decided to defer the adoption of its draft report regarding the 130th Amendment Bill, which concerns the removal of prime ministers and chief ministers. • The decision occurred on Friday while the panel was in the process of voting on five specific recommendations included in the draft report. • Members determined that further consultations with stakeholders are necessary, describing the issue as a "national cause" that requires more extensive discussion.