5 Obituary References JYAISTHA 23, 1916 (SAKA) Obituary References 6 books and took keen interest in sports to settle those problems with great and music. adeptness. He did full justice with every post he held and tried to eschew any Dr. Mahipatray M. Mehta was an controvercy. It will be not an exaggeration, eminent parliamentarian, who took special if I say that he was a towering political interest and worked for the development personality from Andhra Pradesh. of his constituency, Kutch. He was a physician of repute and a respected Dr. Mahipatray Mehta was an social worker. extraordinary personality. He was not merely a politician. He was a doctor also, In the death of Shri S. Thangaraju, but in order to actively serve the people we have lost a young colleague who he contested elections and was elected represented Perambalur constituency in as a member. He had great concern for Tamil Nadu. He worked for the cause of the development of Kutch area. He was the downtrodden, especially for the welfare very much concerned about the problems of the Scheduled Castes. He will be of desert area of Kutch and used to remembered for his contribution to express his concern in a very effective education, as a senate Member of the manner in the House. Recently I had an Bharati Dasan University. opportunity to visit Kutch and it seems to me that Kutch has inmeasurable offer my condolences to the sufferings and there is no likelihood of families of these eminent Members, who their solution in near future. But whenever contributed so much to Parliament and Kutch is referred Shri Mahipatray Mehta to the country. May their souls rest in would ever be remembered. On behalf peace? of myself and my party also, I express my rich tributes to the third departed leader. [Translation]
SHRI ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE: [English] (Lucknow): Mr. Speaker, Sir, with the deep feeling of grief and bereavment I SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA also associate myself with the fributes RAO VADDE (Vijayawada): Sir, I rise to paid by the leader of the House at the convey deep condolences on behalf of sad demise of Shri Brahmanand Reddy, our Telugu Desam Party on the death Dr. Mahipatray Mehta and Shri S. of Shri Kasu Brahmananda Reddy Garu, Thangaraju. I had the opportunity to who was a veteran politician, who held work with all the three departed leaders. different posts in the State Government Shri Brahmanand Reddy took part in as well as the Central Government. He freedom struggle, and after attaining was one of the few leaders from Andhra independence as an administrator he Pradesh who had left a deep mark on very efficiently and successfully accom- the minds of a very large number of plisned his administrative responsibilities people throughout the country. He was and proved his acumen for the same. I responsible for several development still remember that when he was the programmes that were implemented in Union Minister of Home Affairs many the State of Andhra Pradesh and the complex and difficult situations surfaced people will remember him for a long time before him but-·he· made all the efforts to come. I once again convey our deep 7 Obituary References JUNE 13, 1994 Obituary References 8 sympathies to the member of the SHRI M.R. KADAMBUR bereaved family. JANARTHANAN (Tirunnelveli): I join the hon. leaders in conveying the condolences of my Party on the sad demise of our SHRI SOMNATH CHATTERJEE former colleagues. I must recall how our (Bolpur): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I associate old political mentor the late Shri Annadurai myself and my Party with the observations was closely associated with hon. Shri K. made by the hon. Leader of the House Brahmananda Reddy and I recall those and the Leader of the Opposition about days {Js a student in Tamil Nadu, of his the passing away of three of our activities in the Congress and his services distinguished previous colleagues. particularly in Shrimati Indira Gandhi's period. HE" was very dominant and his Sir, I had the fortune of being role was commendable. known to them as a colleague in this House. Of course, I remember Shri Brahmananda Reddy very well, because I convey our condolences on the I was in the Consultative Committee of death of Dr. Mahipatray M. Mehta. the Home Ministry when he was the Home Minister. A man of amiable disposition with an open mind, as a Our young party M.P., Shri S. Minister I have found him trying to Thangaraju was a devoted and dedicated respond to all the reasonable suggestions party worker and a Scheduled Caste made by Members and trying his best leader. He was very young. It is really to solve the people's problems and that a very big loss to the country and our is why he endeared himself to all in the Party. He was coming up very well and House and outside. set an example as a leader. I convey, on behalf of the AIADMK Party our condolences. Dr. Mahipatray M. Mehta was also a distinguished Member of this House and his commitment towards alleviating SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA the sufferings of the common man was (Midnapore): On behalf of my Party I very obvious. We could understan,d, express our deep sorrow and grief at the appreciate and feel how he had been loss of these three cOlleagues. Shri K. trying to help the downtrodden people. Brahmananda Reddy, who was one of the outstanding personalities in the political Shri S. Thangaraju was also a life, firstly of his own State, where he was the Chief Minister for a long time, young Member. He was our colleague and the tragic circumstances in which he contributed much to the development of has passed away are extremely heart- Andhra Pradesh and later on here at Delhi actively as a Central Minister. I rending. remember him very well. He played a leading part in the deliberations of this We mourn the loss of all these House and in performing his Ministerial distinguished sons of India and I request duties. He was a very friendly and jovial you, Sir, kindly to convey our feelings of person here, very popular with all the deep sympathy and condolences to the other Members, irrespective of the Party members of the bereaved families. they belonged to. 207 Written Answers JUNE 13, 1994 Written Answers 208
stirllUlating fresh approaches to old (b) Yes, Sir. problems and devising collective creative responses to the new challenges in (c) Yes, Sir. Except where either plNSuance of their joint efforts to contribute the area is technically not feasible or due to the definition and realization of a new to subscriber reasons viz. Party not world order which must rest on the twin available or subscriber requesting for pillars of peace and development. keeping the matter pending.
Telephone Connections in Delhi (d) About" 1214 OBs are pending for execution due to areas being 43. SHRI KALKA DAS: Will the technically not feasible. These connections Minister of COMMUNICATIONS be are being provided progressively after pleased to state: the areas become feasible.
(a) whether it is imperative to install (e) Seniority of booking is adhered telephone connection within one month for providing the telephone connections of issue of OB numbers; except for technically non-feasible cases.
(b) whether the Government have (f) Does not arise in view of (e) issued large number of OBs in February- above. March 1994 for Chanakyapuri and Kidwai Bhavan Exchanges in Delhi; T.V. Studio At Vijayawada
(c) whether all the telephone 44. SHRISOBHANADREESWARA connections have been installed within RAO VADDE: Will the Minister of the stipulated period of one month; INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state: (d) if not, the reasons therefor; (a) whether there has been (e) whether telephones at the above abnormal delay in the construction of TV exchanges have not been provided Studio at Vijayawada; according to the seniority of date of booking; and (b) if so the reasons therefor and the steps taken to go ahead with the (f) if so, the details thereof and co~struction of TV Studio at Vijayawada; action taken proposed to be taken in the matter? (c) the likely date by which the work is likely to commence and THE MINISTER OF STATE OF completed; and THE MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATIONS (SHRI SUKH RAM): (a) Sir, generally the (d) the estimated expenditure to be telephones are provided within one month incurred thereon? of issue of OB except where area is not technically feasible. Nearly 75% THE MINISTER OF STATE OF telephones are provided within the DOT THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND norms after issue of OB. BROADCASTING (SHRI K.P. SINGH 209 Written Answers JYAISTHA 23,1916 (SAKA) Written Answers 210 DEO): (a) to (d). The TV Studio at during 1996 is estimated at about Vijayawada was included in a scheme of As. 3.61 crores per megawatt (MIN) ·setting up of TV centres at cultural including escalation upto completion and centres" under the 7th Plan. However, excluding interest during construction due to c;:onstraint of resources, the scope (IDC). The IDC, based on a debt equity of the scheme was reviewed, thereby ratio of 2:1, is estimated at about Rs. delaying its implementation. The project 1.56 crores/MW for this project. has since been approved in principle by the competent authority, and the (b) Cost .of Power transmission concerned authorities have been asked depends on various factors such .as to contain the total cost of the project quantum of Power generated and rating around As. 10 crores. Work is likely to of transmission voltage, total transmission commence for construction of TV Studio length, type of terrain through which·the at Vijayawada during 1994-95 and the transmission line passes, number of project is likely to be completed by SUbstations involved etc. and therefore, 1996-97. no specific cost of Power transmission can- be estimated. New Atomic Power Plant The cost of transmission varies 45. SHAI AAJ NAAAIN: Will the from project to project depending on the Minister of POWER be pleased to state: factors stated above.
(a) the estimated per megawatt (c) and (d). Investment at the expenditure involved in the generation of consumption point also varies power at a fixed capacity in a new Atomic considerably depending on the Power Plant in comparison to a old plant; concentration and type of load and different distribution voltage supply (b) the per megawatt estimated systems. The cost of transmission of cost of power transmissions; power and the additional investment to the point of consumption from an atomic (c) the per megawatt investment of power plant are, however, no different the consumption point in comparison to from a thermal or hydel station. hydel power plant; and Rarnagundam, Kalpakkam and (d) if so, the details thereof? NeyveJi Power Units
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE 46. SHRI R. DHANUSKODI MINISTRY. OF POWER (SHRI P.V. ATHITHAN: Will the Minister of POWER AANGAYVA NAIDU): (a) The capital cost be pleased to state: of a nuclear power plant depends on several factors such as the technology adopted, year of commissioning, financing (a) the quantum of power produced pattem, interest and inflation rates. Among by Ramagundam, Kalpakkam and Neyveli the atomic power projects under Power units during 1992-93 and 1993-94; construction, the capital cost of Kaiga Atomic POVler Project with a capacity of (b) the criteria for distribution of 2x200 MIN scheduled to be commissioned power from these units; 437 Re: Representation of JYAISTHA 23,1916 (SAKA) the People (Second 438 Amendment) Bill Article 368 and a constitution Amendment MR. SPEAKER: We do not discuss can be brought through a special those things here. Please come to the procedure. Such a decision was given in merits. Keshwanand Bharti versus Raj Narain case and you all are aware of it. All the SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA laws should be enacted to provide free RAO VADDE: Sir, you are aware of the and fair elections. While giving permission, move by the Government to introduce you must ponder over it. The wave for both Constitution Amendment Bill and the a free poll in the country is being Representation of the People Amendment suppressed. A particular and flourishing Bill on 10th of last month which could party, towards which the majority of the not be introduced for some valid reasons. countrymen are attracted, is being The Govemment had circulated the Bills liquidated. It is not legal. Therefore, the on 11th morning. The House adjourned permission should not be granted to on 13th of last month. The Government bring this Bill. If a electoral reforms Bill had not included in the Ust of Business is to be brought then a comprehensive its intention to introduce those two Bills Bill should be brought. The list system on the floor of the House. So, the should be introduced under proportionate Opposition Parties had raised the representation and there should also be objection and the Govemment could not the provision for bringing an end to introduce those Bills. Today, the muscle power. Even after making such Government has come forward with proposals during 1990-94, the necessity, Representation of the People (Second to pass these was not felt. Now it is being Amendment) Bill even before it could withdrawn. If some sort of new Bill is to introduce the previous Representation of be brought, there should be more the People (Amendment) Bill, 1994 (Bill provisions for electoral reforms in it. No. 52 of 1994). Here, why I am objecting These should be in accordance with the is, Sir, actually when a later Bill is law. My submission is that the Bill should brought forward it must be an improve- not be brought with the intention to ment over the previous proposal. In fact, maintain the dominance of Government the present (Second Amendment) Bill is on the Election Commission and to cut a retrograde step because it has the rights of Mr. Sheshan. altogether withdrawn the provisions relating to State funding of elections {English] which were there in the previous Amendment Bill and it is one of the crucial recommendations made by Dinesh MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Rao, you have Goswami Committee. Unlike the Ruling to be very brief, relevant and only on the Party which has got an enormous money point as to why it should not be allowed power with them because of being In to be introduced. power, the plight of the other political parties is not so to meet ·the election SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA expenses.. The Committee has RAO VADDE (Vijayawada): Mr. Speaker, recommended that the Government Sir, I thank you for giving me the should help the candidates of recognised opportunity. You will recollect when you political parties in meeting some had convened the meeting of Party requirements such as microphones or Leaders in your Chamber on 10th of last diesel for the vehicles to move and month ... identity Slips. 439 Re : Representation of JUNE 13, 1994 the People (Second 440 Amendment) Bill [Shri Sobhanadreeswara Rao Vaddej election to Lok Sabha can be an elector from any constituency in the country but Some more items were yet to be later, for some reasons, they have added to that, but the Govemment has withdrawn that clause from this Bill. It withdrawn that Bill. appears that the Government is not at all serious or sincere in its intentions to In the previous Amendment Bill, bring forward the electoral reforms. That which was earlier circulated, the is why we oppose this Bill and demand, Committee had also recommended through you, from this Government to removal of non-serious candidates and to come forward with a comprehensive prevent some candidates contesting from electoral reforms Bill. Thank you, Sir. more than one constituency when bye- elections are necessitated. In your SHRI E. AHMED (Manjeri): Mr. previous Amendment Bill, you had Speaker, Sir, I feel it will be a dereliction proposed that a candidate should not of my duty if I were not to oppose or contest from more than one constituency, not point out certain infirmities in the Bill whether for the House of the People or which, according to me, are not for the Legislative Assembly elections. Constitutional. I am not mentioning only But in this second Amendment Bill, you the unconstitutional provisions but also have given scope for the candidates to ... some other provisions which have been (Interruptions) incorporated in this Bill.
MR. SPEAKER: Mr. Rao, these are We are all committed for the matters which you can discuss when we electoral reforms and we all want this consider the Bill or at the stage of clause- reforms Bill to be passed by the House. by-clause consideration. Moreover, you But there is a certain provision which has can give the amendment if you want. the Constitutional infirmity and I am duty bound to bring that to the notice of this (Interruptions) House as well as of the Government. In the Statement of Objects and Reasons, SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA it is mentioned in para 4 ... (Interruptions) RAO VADDE: Sir, I am telling why I am objecting to it. Anyway, I am completing. MR. SPEAKER: Please, Mr. Ahmed. I shall not take more than one minute. SHRI E. AHMED: I am not going What I mean to say is that you into it. Sir, I am just mentioning about have not improved upon your previous one of the provisions which the proposal. So, our suggestion is that you Government has incorporated in the Bill, come forward with a comprehensive which I could see is very much against Amendment Bill to amend the the essence and the letter and spirit of Representation of People's Act, fully the Constitution. Article 19(1)(c) of the incorporating the recommendations made Constitution has given freedom of by the D!nesh Goswami Committee, and association, subject to three reasonable not in a piecemeal manner like this. It restrictions - security of the country, appears that the Government has no public order, and morality or decency. clear thinking and clear stand on the Any party which can stand the test of amendments. In the previous Bill they these reasonable restrictions provided in had provided that a candidate contesting the ConstItution, has every right to func:tfc)n 563 Motion for Adjoumment JUNE 13, 1994 Motion for Adjoumment 564
[Shri Kalp Nath Rai) [Translation]
Mulayam Singh Yadavji and Shri Laloo SHRI KALP NATH RAI: Mr. Yadavji. (Interruptions) Just now our friend Speaker, Sir, lastly, I will conclude by Shri Mohan Singhji asked what has the saying that the question is whether this Government of India done? Against how country will be run by democracy or many black marketeers, hoarders and bureaucracy. We have already taken a smugglers has action been taken? Hon. decision on it. (interruptions) Mohan Singhji. this is tile responsibility of Shri Laloo Yadav and Shri Mulayam Hon. Chandra Shekha~i, you' said Singh Yadav. (Interruptions) Mr. Speaker. that Atalji is your Guru (teacher) and you Sir, it was because, sugarcane was are my Guru... (Interruptions) you said dive red to prepare gur. Today, I would that today, I must speak the truth. r have like to say that under OGL, sugar has to say only one thing: come into the market and the Ministry of Commerce has procured 6.5 lakh Ham karein kya dariya agar labrez maikhane main tonnes of sugar for the poor people and hai we assure them that the price of Rs. 9 will be maintained until the Ham 10 ilni janIe hain jilani paimane mein hai. commencement of seed time on 1st November and price of free sale sugar. .. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in case Chandra (Interruptions) Shekharji were the Prime Minister and I were in his Cabinet, then my duty was that SHRI NITISH KUMAR (Barh): Tell us how did it happen in FCI. (Interruptions) {English]
SHRI KALP NATH RAI: Mr. will obey him one-hundred per Speaker, Sir, our friend, Mohan Singhji cent. asked why was molasses decontrolled. We have increased the prices of [Translation] sugarcane for farmers by decontrolling molasses, a cause for which leaders like With these words, conclude. Shri Chandra Shekhar, Chowdhary Charan Singh, Basant Dada Patil and {English] Shri Gonda Singh had to go to jail. (Interruptions) MR. SPEAKER: Now I shall put the motion to the vote of the House. Let the Lobbies be cleared- {English]
Now, the Lobies have been cleared. SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA RAO VADDE: But, who are benefiting out The question is: of this decontrol of molasses? Have you passed on 50 per cent of the profit to "That the House do now adjoum.· the farmers which you promised to them? (Interruptions) The Lok Sabha divided: 135 Written AnswslS JUNE 14, 1994 Written Answ81S 136 THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE seeds and processed fruit and vegetables MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI products. ARVIND NETAM): (a) No, Sir. The exports of 1992-93 and (b) and (c). The major products are 1993-94 (upto January, 1994) are as spices, cashew, fresh fruits and follows: Vegetables, floriculture products including (Rs. in crores)
SI. Name of Horti~ Year Year No. culture products 1992-93 1993-94 (April..Jan.)
1. Spices 368.82 459.80 2. Cashew 748.85 840.74 3. Fruits & Vegetables 361.44 318.05 4. Aoriculture Products 13.. 20 10.96 1492.31 1629.55
Total 2984.62 3159.10
The countries to which majority of Corporation and State Seed Corporations; horticulture products now being exported and are U.S.A., UK, Germany, Japan, . Singapore, Netherlands, Pakistan, (b) if so, the details thereof and the Bangladesh, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, reasons therefor? U.A.E. Kuwait, Russia. THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE (d) Government has given a major MINISTRY OF NON CONVENTIONAL thrust to the development of horticulture ENERGY SOURCES AND MINISTER OF by allocating Rs. 1,000/- crores in the STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF Eighth Five Year Plan. This programme of AGRICULTURE (SHRI S. KRISHNA development covers all major horticulture KUMAR): (a) No, Sir. crops involving improving their productiv- ity, expanding area under each, providing (b) The question does not arise. quality planting material and development of infrastructure for post harvest handling and marketing. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Lucknow Supply of Seeds 188. SHRI RAJ NARAIN: 187. SHRI SOBHANADREES- SHRI RAM NIHOR RAI: WARA RAO VADDE: Will tl)e Minister of AGRICULTURE be pleased to state: Will the Minister of HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT be pleased (a) whether the Government intend to state: to reduce the quantum of seeds supplied (a) wlJether the.. Govemment to States through National Seeds propose to set up an Open University in 313 Re: Constitution (Eighty- JYAISTHA 24, 1916 (SAKA) Third Amendment) BiN 314 (Interruptions). charge that this Party, and the National Front Government ·Government has failed there. If they had at that t~me had . got the magnanimity to pursued with this Bill. I am sure, that accept the suggestion that in the matter of would have shown to the people of this appointment of the Chief Ejection country who are the persons or the Commissioner, along with the Chief parties which are against this national Justice, the Leader of the Opposition commitment. Then the people would have should also be conSUlted. If this decided tor themselves. Why should they Government had now come forward with not introduce this Bill? Why should they such a provision, all the parties would not ask the Parliament to express its have supported that. But they do not have views on a very very wholesome provision any respect for the Opposition. They do that was going to be introduced? I am not have any value for the Opposition's sorry to say that they have let down the point of view. Even if the Government has Parliament. I am sorry to say that they failed to reach the consensus, at least have let down the very basis of the they must have the courage to introduce combined decision of this Parliament as the Bill. Let thEl"BiII be discussed and let expressed through the Dinesh Goswami the opportunity be given to various Committee's Report. Therefore, so far as political parties and the Member of this we are concerned, we shall oppose the august House to discuss the provisions of proposal not to introduce this Bill and we this Bill. Even that they could not do. We request the Government to introduce this feel that through this, the Govemment Bill. wants to do something which they had SHRI SOBHANADREESWARA done at one point of time. When a High RAO VADDE (Vijayawada): Mr. Speaker, Court had struck down the election of the Sir, I rise to express that this Bill will highest individual in this country, an effort remain as a black Bill in the annals of the was made in tbis Parliament to nUllify that Indian Parliamentary history. Today we decision during the Emergency. Similarly, have witnessed a different situation. The now to undo the Supreme Court's interim Han. Minister for Law and Justice had order, they want to bring this ConstitUtion assurJ!d this House that the provisions Amendment Bill, giving equal rights to the which were there in the Bill that he was Election Commissioners with the Chief withdrawing, will be there in the next Bill Election Commissioner. In article 324, the that he is going to introduce. Surprisingly, Constitution itself provides for scope for a he does .not have the moral courage to multi-member Commission. Some of the introduce the Bill. This will be nothing Opposion parties have opposed that. We short of cheating this House. This clearly do agree that there may be some shows the scant respect of this arbitrariness in the decision of the Chief Government for the highest body in this Election Commissioner. Sometimes he lanel. He has mentioned that the must have exceeded his limits. But one Government had tried for a consensus. If thing I would like to say in this august the Government has got a real House that because of some of his commitment for democracy and respect decisions. elections could be conducted for others' views, it would have come comparatively in a better manner, forward with the proposals which were comparativeiy with less expenditure. for suggested by the Dinesh Goswami which the credit should go to him. That we Committee. At that time, this party was in have to accept. The people of this country the oppositioh. It was the main Opposition are also well aware of that. 315 Re: Constitution (Eighty- JUNE 14, 1994. Third Amendment) Bill 316 [Shri Sobhanadreeswara Rao Vadde] Sir, I do not want to name anybody and today, if any party or any group of So, in this context we demand that Hon. Members of this House decide not to the Law Minister should resign forthwith support this Bill, in that situation if the because the day in which he has let down Govemment comes to the conclusion that this House, he does not deserve to the Bill need not be introduced, I am just continue in this Govemment. That is the august with all that is being done here. In minimum we expect from him and this fact, as I said, this is in deference to the Govemment. wishes of this House that the Bill is not being introduced. I am again aghast to SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL tear some members say that the (Chandigarh): Mr. Speaker, Sir, honestly I Congress, perhaps, is wanting to bring in fail to appreciate the rationals and even some provision which is not for electoral the bonafide of the indignation expressed reforms. over the decision of the Govemment not to introduce a Bill which was, otherwise Sir, kindly look at the circulated. Representation of the People (Second Amendment) Bill. What are we doing? The Govemment in power is wanting to Sir, during the last two decades, if I give a statutory mandate to the various am not mistaken, the different parties, provisions which exist "in the model code from time to time including Advaniji of conduct. Shri Vajpayee, in his himseH, have raised the question of inimitable style, was referring to the desirability of having a multi-member convoy of cars. It is the Congress Election Commission. The Govemment, Govemment which wants to put an end to in order to ensure that this decision is it and therefore, that provision has been given a constitutional mandate, brought introduced here. Now, what is being made about the present Bill. (Interruptions). If out here? Instead of a campaign period of you try to understand what I am saying, 20 days, the Govemment wants to reduce you will not say this. the period to 14 days. Does that not mean cutting down of the expenditure of Sir, since yesterday, as the Hon. elections? What are we trying to raise Minister for Law said, an effort was being here? What are we trying to say? These made to arrive at some consensus. If the people, perhaps, wanted the Government Govemment has taken a decision not to to fund the elections. The Congress is introduce the Bill, I wittt utmost humility, firmly of the opinion that the exchequer would say that it is indefference to the cannot be burdened further with that. wishes of the Membef's.ot the-Opposition. When we cannot arrive at some sort of a It was a question raISed by the Members consensus to cut down the expenditure of the Opposition. There were different otherwise, it would not be advisable for parties who wanted this provision to be us, sitting here to burden the exchequer. brought about. For the last three years we know that we do not haifa two-third (Interruptions) majority and so, we would not rush to bring about a Constitution (Amendment) Bin, unless there is some sort of SHAI SOBHANADAEESWAAA consensus amongst the Members cutting RAO VACDE: It was there in the Find across the party linea. Amendment BiR. 317 Re: Constitution (Eighty- JYAISTHA 24, 1916 (SAKA) Third Amendment) Bill 318
SHRI PAWAN KUMAR BANSAL: dwelling ..t length I would like to submit Sir, it will not be advisable and we will the two words i.e. iIImanner -and then be betraying the people of this cheating uttered by our erudite members country if we say that we want to contest of Parliament have been correctly used our elections at their cost. The Prime and the Govt. has exceeded all limits. Minister objected to that clause. For political reasons, we are trying to paint a picture as if the Govemment is not in favour of electoral reforms. I would urge I recall the day when on my first this hon. House and I would urge the hon. election to the 4th Lok Sabha, the then Minister that the Representation of the Speaker condemned the action of a police People (Second Amendment) Bill which personnel before the Bar of the House for has been introduced yesterday must be his rude behaviour with an MP at Nagpur. taken up in this House and must really be disposed off, because that Bill, besides bringing about various electoral reforms, You are the protector of our rights. is, in fact, in deference to the decision of This should not be referred to the the Supreme COurt also which has clearly Privileges Committee because the House laid down as to what secularism means, has been deceived in your presence. Our as to what are the ethos of India and as to friends sitting on the other side, I am what must be the conduct of the political ignoring the Hon. Minister even tho parties if they want to contest elections. ordinary workers of Congress Party want to uphold the democratic values in India. Sir, this Session has been called for In the capacity of Members of Parliament, a particular purpose and that purpose is we have some respbnsibilities. The not defeated. With all respect to the hon. Cabinet Ministers of the Govemment may Members who have spoken earlier, I do voluntarily prescribe any punishment for not want to dwell at length on that, but I themselves. I do not resort to any do want to say that even now we must diplomatic manner in saying that they proceed with the Representation of the should be given some punishment. The People (Second Amendment) Bill and democracy will die its own death if the pass that. punishmen~ is not awarded. I say that the action of a police personnel was Only then, the communal forces condemned in the Parliament during the which are raising their head, which are 4th Lok Sabha. The criminality resorted to polluting the social environment, which today far exceeds that act. I do not ask are polluting the· election process will you to. prescribe the punishment but say really be put under check. that they should ask their conscience what punishment they deserve.
{Translation] [English]
SHAI RABI RAY (Kendrapada): Mr. MA. SPEAKER: I respect you very Speaker. Sir. I have to say it with great much. I will appreciate you not to tell me pain that whatever happened here before what I should do or I should not do. But I you today Will go down in the history of win appreciate. if you can say what can be our partiament as a black day. WithOUt and could be done under the law.