Raghav Chadha may face FIR for 'forged' motion in Parliament
What's the story
Trouble appears to be brewing for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha, as four Rajya Sabha MPs have demanded to move a Privilege Motion against him.
They alleged that their "forged signatures" were added to the proposed select committee on the Delhi services bill without their assent.
The House chairman may recommend filing a First Information Report (FIR) against him, India Today reported.
Context
Why does this story matter?
Chadha allegedly attempted to push for the review of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, before it was presented in the Rajya Sabha.
The bill was passed by the Upper House late on Monday. It is a major blow to the AAP's Delhi government as the bill aims to give the Centre control over the bureaucracy in the national capital.
Details
BJP, AIADMK MPs among 4 complainants
Four MPs, including the Biju Janata Dal (BJD)'s Sasmit Patra and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK)'s M Thambidurai, reportedly complained their names were included in the proposal by Chaddha without consent.
The matter is currently under investigation by the House chairman, who can recommend the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) if the allegations are true, per India Today.
Reaction
'Fraud with Parliament': Home Minister Amit Shah reacts to controversy
After the issue surfaced, Union Home Minister Amit Shah described Chadha's alleged act of including the names of MPs without consent as "fraud" with Parliament. He also recommended a probe into the matter.
The Delhi services bill was passed in both Houses amid stiff resistance by the opposition. It will replace an ordinance promulgated by the Centre for handling the bureaucracy in Delhi.
History
Bill needs President Murmu's assent to become act
To recall, the Delhi ordinance bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha by voice vote on Thursday after a fierce debate between the opposition and the government.
Shah moved the bill for consideration and passing in the Upper House on Monday.
It now needs President Droupadi Murmu's assent to become an act.
About
Centre to have full control over Delhi's bureaucracy
The bill aims to replace the Delhi ordinance, which gives the Centre complete power over the Delhi administration.
The government issued the ordinance in May, allegedly to overturn a Supreme Court judgment that said Delhi's government would make decisions regarding bureaucrats.
The opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), which includes the AAP, has called the law "unconstitutional" and against the spirit of federalism.