How a Vajpayee-era shift lets Delhi-voter Raghav Chadha represent Punjab in Rajya Sabha
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha's return to Delhi's voter rolls has raised questions over how he can continue representing Punjab in the Rajya Sabha. The answer lies in an Atal Bihari Vajpayee-era amendment that abolished the state-residency requirement for Upper House candidates. The change was later upheld by the Supreme Court despite concerns that it weakened the Rajya Sabha's federal character.
12 Sep 03:00 · India Today