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Government Agrees to Parliamentary Debate on Electoral Reforms and Special Intensive Revision of Voter Rolls
Dec 02, 2025 04:31 pm CST
The Indian government has agreed to the opposition's demands for a parliamentary debate on electoral reforms, focusing on the controversial Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls. Opposition parties led by Congress and Trinamool have criticized the process, alleging it could illegally remove legitimate voters. The controversy has extended to concerns about pressure on booth-level officers, with protests occurring outside the Election Commission's Kolkata office.
Government Considers Two-Year Extension for Parliamentary Standing Committees: Potential Boost for Shashi Tharoor
Sep 27, 2025 02:26 pm CST
The Indian government is evaluating a proposal to extend parliamentary standing committee tenures from one to two years, responding to opposition calls for more thorough legislative scrutiny. This potential change would particularly benefit Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, allowing him to retain his Foreign Affairs Committee chairmanship despite reported party differences. The proposed reform aims to address continuity issues in the 24 committees that oversee governmental departments and policies.