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BJP opposes ordinance on convicted lawmakers

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday opposed an ordinance that negates a Supreme Court order disqualifying MPs and MLAs if convicted in a criminal case.Government opted for the ordinance route Tuesday, after a

IANS Updated on: September 25, 2013 12:44 IST
Tewari added: "Unsolicited advise is neither appreciated nor taken seriously. These are the first principles of the legal profession, advise of leader of opposition amusing/surprising."

The ordinance would save the elected leaders from disqualification but would take away their perks. The ordinance, once approved by President Pranab Mukherjee, will have to be passed by parliament during the winter session likely November-December.
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