Bill on presidential poll passed

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed, after a brief debate, the Presidential and Vice-Presidential Elections (second amendment) bill seeking to discourage non-serious candidates from contesting to the two of the highest offices in the country.

The bill in the present form was introduced in the House on Monday following its falling through in the Rajya Sabha with the adoption of the BJP-sponsored statutory resolution last week.

Law Minister Ramakant Khalap, who piloted the bill, said the legislation was part of the electoral reforms being brought in by the government.

UNI

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