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Eyeing 'office of profit' tweaks, Centre seeks to replace 1959 law

IndiaTimes Sunday, 17 November 2024 ()
Law ministry has drafted legislation to modernize the definition of 'offices of profit,' aiming to prevent the disqualification of Members of Parliament. The bill incorporates recommendations from a parliamentary committee, suggesting exemptions for MPs involved in key government programs like Swachh Bharat Mission and Smart City Mission.
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