NRI Representation in Parliament
NRI Representation in Parliament
The Issue
Contact: arun@NRIForParliament.org
Around 22 million Indians live abroad. Of which, 10 million are NRI and the rest are PIO. Based on the huge non-resident population and in light of several issues faced by NRIs (students, visitors, workers, greencard holders, etc.), it became more important than ever, to highlight the issues with the central government of India. For this to happen, there should be appropriate representation in the Indian Parliament. To further the metamorphic ability of Non Resident Indians to vote in Elections, we propose to nominate six officials in Rajya Sabha to represent and highlight issues of Non Resident Indians. Three from North America and the other three from rest of the world. These nominated members to Rajya Sabha would ensure all the plights, issues and concerns of Non Resident Indians, from respective foreign states, are highlighted and hopefully resolved. This representation could be accommodated as part of the selective nomination to Rajya Sabha, by the honorable President of India, which might need amendment to Constitution. (The Constitution of India has been amended 99 times in the past). This could very well be a watershed moment in the legislative history of a burgeoning economy like India. This is not as daunting as it sounds. This plausible effort with the help of all nonresident Indians could be a resounding success. Please join me in becoming part of a historic campaign!
Contact: arun@NRIForParliament.org
The Issue
Contact: arun@NRIForParliament.org
Around 22 million Indians live abroad. Of which, 10 million are NRI and the rest are PIO. Based on the huge non-resident population and in light of several issues faced by NRIs (students, visitors, workers, greencard holders, etc.), it became more important than ever, to highlight the issues with the central government of India. For this to happen, there should be appropriate representation in the Indian Parliament. To further the metamorphic ability of Non Resident Indians to vote in Elections, we propose to nominate six officials in Rajya Sabha to represent and highlight issues of Non Resident Indians. Three from North America and the other three from rest of the world. These nominated members to Rajya Sabha would ensure all the plights, issues and concerns of Non Resident Indians, from respective foreign states, are highlighted and hopefully resolved. This representation could be accommodated as part of the selective nomination to Rajya Sabha, by the honorable President of India, which might need amendment to Constitution. (The Constitution of India has been amended 99 times in the past). This could very well be a watershed moment in the legislative history of a burgeoning economy like India. This is not as daunting as it sounds. This plausible effort with the help of all nonresident Indians could be a resounding success. Please join me in becoming part of a historic campaign!
Contact: arun@NRIForParliament.org
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Petition created on April 9, 2015