BJD, CPI only parties to oppose reversal of SC order on convicted MPs, MLAs

September 24, 2013 17:31

Cabinet clears the ordinance reversing the Supreme Court order on disqualifying convicted MPs and MLAs.

What this means is that the ordinance will allow convicted MPs/MLAs to continue in office, if the appeal against the conviction is admitted by a higher court within 90 days.

But the MPs/MLAs will not draw salaries and vote pending the appeal. Barring the Communist Party of India (CPI) and Biju Janata Dal (BJD), all other political parties are on board of the ordinance.

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