In A First, Himachal Pradesh Govt To Stop Pension Of MLAs Who Defect
In a heated debate, the Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed the Himachal Pradesh Legislative (Allowances and Pension) Amendment Bill, 2024, on Wednesday. The bill aims to deny pension benefits to MLAs disqualified under the anti-defection law, to deter political turncoats. According to the statement, “A person shall not be entitled to a pension under the Act…