Question: 15-point reform charter for a new political concept introduced by which of the following?
(a) President
(b) Vice President
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Defence Minister
Answer :(b)
Related facts:
- Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu unveiled the 15-point reform charter for a new political concept to ensure effective functioning in Parliament and State Legislatures.
- He also discussed the existing shortcomings of parliamentary democracy.
- The Vice President appealed to the political parties to ensure at least fifty per cent attendances for the proceedings of the House by adopting a roster arrangement.
- He was referring to the lack of attendance in the legislatures and the decline in the level of debate.
- He also called for a thorough review of the anti-defection law in view of its shortcomings.
Summary of Charter:
- As per the VP Venkaiah Naidu pre and post-legislative impact assessment should be done.
- The charter includes a review of the whip system which is stifling reasonable dissent even on non-consequential matters.
- Special courts should be established for time-bound adjudication of criminal cases against legislators.
- VP Venkaiah Naidu said that we should address the problem of the rising number of legislators with a criminal background.
- The government in power should be responsive to the opposition and opposition should be responsible and constructive while working in parliament.
- All political parties should understand the value of simultaneous elections and we should make a consensus on the proposal.
- A regular report on the attendance of members during the proceedings should be published by the secretariats of legislatures.
- In case of interruptions and disruptions, some rules should be framed against erring members.
- At least 50 per cent of attendance must be ensured by all political parties.
- He insisted that some concrete steps should be taken for the effective functioning of the Parliamentary Committees.
- VP Venkaiah Naidu said that the representation of women in legislatures needs to be raised.
- He also said that legislators should abide by the rules of the house.
Links:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/to-reform-parliamentary-institutions-v-p-naidu-unveils-15-point-charter/articleshow/71812267.cms
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/to-reform-parliamentary-institutions-v-p-naidu-unveils-15-point-charter/articleshow/71814660.cms