National News
‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill tabled in Lok Sabha, Opposition protests

New Delhi, Dec 17: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Constitution Amendment Bill for ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOE Bill) in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
The tabling of the ONOE Bill set the stage for yet another showdown in Parliament as Opposition parties stood in protest, demanding its withdrawal over its ‘anti-constitutional and anti-democratic’ nature.
Congress leaders, in a scathing critique of the government, demanded that the Bill be withdrawn immediately.
Home Minister Amit Shah rebutted the charge and said that it has become a habit of the Congress party to oppose progressive legislations.
The TDP, a key BJP ally expressed unwavering support to the ONOE Bill and said that this will not only ease India’s fiscal burden but will also cut down the electoral expenses by more than 40 per cent.
Among the parties who vociferously opposed the ONOE Bill were the Trinamool Congress, Samajwadi Party, the Shiv Sena (UBT), AIMIM and more.
All of them called the Bill an assault on the Constitution and a brazen attempt to ‘kill democracy and bring authoritarianism and dictatorship.’
The AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, voicing opposition to the Bill, said that this legislation was being brought to finish off all regional parties.
“This is aimed at maximising political gains to a certain party and will pave the way for a presidential form of government,” he said, slamming the BJP-led Centre.
The ONOE Bill proposes to hold simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha as well as State Assemblies, by synchronising the tenures of Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.
The ONOP has been a long-standing poll promise of the BJP-led NDA.
Top Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav and MK Stalin have already opposed the idea of simultaneous polls, calling it a move towards “authoritarian democracy.”
According to reports, the Lok Sabha Speaker is likely to refer the newly-tabled Bills to a Joint Committee of Parliament for wider consultations.
Mumbai Press Exclusive News
Cyber education will be provided in Mumbai schools, awareness is essential to curb cyber fraud: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai: To curb cyber crimes in Maharashtra, the state government has now decided to launch a cyber awareness campaign in schools and colleges. Along with this, cyber education will also be given to children from class 6. Cyber crimes cannot be solved by arresting the accused because if someone invests under the spell of greed, it affects his mind and he is mentally disturbed. This cannot be solved after arrest. Therefore, precautionary measures and awareness campaign have been started to curb cyber crimes. This awareness month has been started. Cyber crimes are a challenge for the government and steps are also necessary to combat it. This kind of claim was made by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during the cyber awareness campaign event here today. Devendra Fadnavis said that there has been a huge increase in cyber crimes in the state, along with this, many people are being cheated in the name of investment. In such a situation, people are being asked to stay home by threatening them with digital arrest. To curb all these cyber crimes, it is necessary to provide cyber education to school children and students. Special attention is also being paid to providing cyber lessons in the curriculum of sixth grade students in schools so that they are also aware of cyber crimes. State Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the state government is definitely strong to combat cyber crimes, therefore the best cyber center has been established in the state. Along with this, cyber crimes are a big challenge, hence awareness in this matter is very important. Fadnavis was participating in a cyber awareness campaign event held at the DG office here. DGP Rashmi Shukla and other senior officers were also present on the occasion.
National News
12-Year-Old Dies In Pune After Being Trapped In Lift; Authorities Investigate Malfunction Cause

Pune: A 12-year-old boy died after getting trapped in a lift of a housing society in Pune, police said on Friday.
The incident occurred around 5 pm on Thursday at Ram Smruti Cooperative Society in the Charholi Budruk area of the city.
According to fire officials, they received a call about a child being trapped inside a lift, following which a team was sent to the spot.
“The boy was found stuck between the third and fourth floors. His lower part was pressed between the lift car and the shaft wall,” said a fire official.
The fire personnel first broke open the lift control room door and disconnected the power supply to prevent any further movement. They then lowered the lift and extricated the child, he said.
The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead during treatment, the official said, adding that they are trying to ascertain the exact sequence of events and the reasons behind the lift malfunction.
Crime
Bihar Minister rejects Prashant Kishor’s corruption claims

Patna, Oct 3: Bihar Rural Works Minister Ashok Choudhary on Friday dismissed corruption allegations levelled against him by Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, saying that mere accusations do not make anyone guilty.
Speaking to reporters in Patna, he said, “If anyone can prove I own even one dhur of land, I am ready to become that person’s slave. My wealth is in the public domain, and anyone can verify it.”
He added, “If someone says I am in partnership with Trump (Donald Trump), will anyone believe it? Let anyone prove that I or my family own one dhur of land or even property worth Rs 1 crore. No political career has ever ended merely because of allegations, and mine will not either.”
The minister emphasised his long political journey, saying, “I have been in politics since my student life. I served as the Congress state president for over four years and distributed tickets. In 2020, I was the executive president of JD(U). Those who think they can finish my career by just making allegations are mistaken. I will continue to be in Bihar politics, and no one can stop me.”
On the defamation case he filed against Prashant Kishor, Minister Choudhary said that he has received Kishor’s reply and his legal team is examining it.
Earlier, on September 23, Ashok Choudhary filed a Rs 100 crore defamation notice against Kishor.
The minister had demanded an unconditional written and public apology from Kishor within seven days, failing which, he had threatened criminal proceedings and a civil suit for damages.
In response, Kishor, on September 29, criticised Ashok Chaudhary for amassing illegal assets worth Rs 200 crore and taking hefty commissions on government contracts.
Kishor claimed to have documentary proof of Ashok Chaudhary’s alleged disproportionate assets and demanded that the minister withdraw a legal defamation notice of Rs 100 crore and issue a public apology within seven days, failing which, he would raise the matter with the Governor and the courts.
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