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Hindustan Times
22 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Arunachal guv inaugurates 45-day-long golden jubilee celebrations of Assembly
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K T Parnaik on Thursday inaugurated the golden jubilee celebrations of the state legislative Assembly, hailing it as a "sacred temple of democracy, a beacon of hope, a forum for unity, and a symbol of inclusive progress". Arunachal guv inaugurates 45-day-long golden jubilee celebrations of Assembly Unveiling the Golden Jubilee Commemoration Plaque at the Assembly complex here, the governor formally launched the 45-day-long celebrations. Chief Minister Pema Khandu released the official theme song of the celebrations, while Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein launched a commemorative badge. Reflecting on the Assembly's journey since its inception in 1975, Parnaik said the event was not merely a celebration of the passage of time, but a tribute to the state's democratic evolution, the maturity of its institutions, and the enduring spirit of its people. He paid heartfelt tributes to past and present visionary leaders, speakers, deputy speakers, and Assembly officials who, through their wisdom and commitment, have strengthened the institution into a proud emblem of transparency, heritage, and representative governance. Acknowledging the challenges of the state's formative years, the governor recalled the uphill journey of building the state from scratch amid difficult terrains, sparse settlements, and limited infrastructure. "We are witnessing a transformative phase marked by improved administrative outreach and responsive, citizen-centric governance," Parnaik said and credited the Assembly for playing a pivotal role through landmark legislation and visionary leadership. He emphasised the importance of financial probity, transparency, and accountability at the core of good governance and commended the implementation of the e-Vidhan system, stressing the need for seamless technological integration in governance. The governor called for robust land reforms, stronger legislation on solid waste management, hygiene and sanitation, and greater empowerment of women through rights-based, participatory policies. He urged legislators to commit to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals , focusing on environmental sustainability, gender equality, and poverty alleviation. Parnaik also reminded lawmakers of their moral responsibility toward the most vulnerable sections of society. "The soul of a state is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable. Let us legislate to protect, uplift, and integrate them fully into our vision of development," he said. The event also saw inspiring participation from students of the Donyi Polo Mission School for Hearing and Visually Impaired, underscoring the inclusive ethos of the celebration. Khandu, Mein, Speaker Tesam Pongte and Deputy Speaker Kardo Nyigyor also addressed the gathering, reflecting on the Assembly's rich legacy and their aspirations for its future. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
24 minutes ago
- Time of India
Cash-at-home row: Rijiju says ‘signatures' to impeach Justice Varma to be collected soon; govt eyes motion in Monsoon session
NEW DELHI: The Centre is preparing to initiate the process for removing Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad high court, with plans underway to begin collecting signatures of Members of Parliament (MPs) in the coming days, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju told reporters on Thursday, according to PTI. Prominent opposition parties have reportedly given their in-principle approval to support the move, signalling rare bipartisan agreement on the matter. 'We are yet to decide whether the motion will be brought in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha,' Rijiju said, noting that the requisite number of signatures—100 MPs for the Lok Sabha and 50 for the Rajya Sabha—would be collected once that decision is made. The government aims to table the motion during the Monsoon Session, which runs from July 21 to August 21. Justice Varma came under scrutiny following a fire incident in March this year at his official residence in Delhi, then assigned to the Delhi high court. The blaze led to the discovery of several burnt sacks filled with large amounts of cash. He was subsequently repatriated to his parent cadre in the Allahabad High Court, where he has not been assigned any judicial work. According to PTI, then Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna had recommended Varma's removal in a letter addressed to the President and Prime Minister after the inquiry panel submitted its report on May 4. The same report, however, is yet to be made public. In an earlier PTI report, several MPs raised pointed questions during a parliamentary committee meeting about why no FIR had been filed over the cash recovery and demanded swift government action. Some called for a strict judicial code of conduct, including a five-year "cooling-off" period before judges can accept post-retirement assignments. Others cited the Veeraswami vs Union of India judgment, which held that prior sanction is required to prosecute sitting judges under anti-corruption laws. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rijiju said the government was keen to ensure a united political front. 'This involves corruption in the judiciary. We want all parties to be on board,' he said. Only two impeachment motions have ever been initiated against judges in India—against Justice V. Ramaswami in 1993 and Justice Soumitra Sen in 2011. Neither resulted in removal. The Centre now appears set to attempt the third.
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Business Standard
44 minutes ago
- Business Standard
Centre to collect signatures of MPs for motion to remove Justice Varma
He said the government is yet to decide whether the motion would be brought in the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha Press Trust of India New Delhi Prominent opposition parties have given their in-principle approval to support the motion to remove Allahabad High Court judge Yashwant Varma and the process of collecting signatures could begin soon, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday. He said the government is yet to decide whether the motion would be brought in the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. For Lok Sabha, signatures of a minimum 100 MPs is required. For the Rajya Sabha, the requirement is the support of at least 50 MPs. He said the signatures will be collected after the government decides on the House where the motion will be brought. The Monsoon session will commence from July 21 and end on August 21. According to the Judges (Inquiry) Act of 1968, once a motion to remove a judge is admitted in any of the houses, the speaker or the chairman, as the case may be, will constitute a three-member committee to investigate the grounds on which the removal (or, in popular term, impeachment) has been sought. The committee consists of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) or a Supreme Court judge, the chief justice of one of the 25 high courts and a "distinguished jurist." Rijiju said since the matter involves corruption in the judiciary, the government wants all political parties to be on board. On being asked about the report of the in-committee which proved the cash discovery incident at Justice Varma's official residence here, he said the report of the three-judge panel had not indicted Justice Varma and was meant to recommend future course of action as Parliament can only remove a judge A fire incident at Justice Varma's residence in the national capital in March, when he was a judge at the Delhi High Court, had led to the discovery of several burnt sacks of banknotes in the outhouse. Though the judge claimed ignorance about the cash, the Supreme Court-appointed committee indicted him after speaking to a number of witnesses and recording his statement. Then-CJI Sanjiv Khanna is believed to have prodded him to resign but Justice Varma dug in his heels. The apex court has since repatriated him to his parent court, the Allahabad High Court, where he has not been assigned any judicial work. Justice Khanna had written to the president and the prime minister, recommending the removal, which is the procedure for axing members of the higher judiciary from service.
