Jaya moves SC on RS membership issue

The EC had in October last year issued notice to Bachchan, acting on a complaint that she was holding an office of profit.

The Election Commission has forwarded its opinion to President APJ Abdul Kalam on a complaint against Rajya Sabha member Jaya Bachchan that sought her disqualification from the Upper House, EC sources said.

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However, the recommendations made by the Commission were not immediately known.

The EC had in October last year issued notice to Bachchan, film actress and Rajya Sabha MP, acting on a complaint that she was holding an office of profit and hence should be disqualified from Parliament.

The Commission had acted on a reference from the office of the President following a complaint sent to him by Madan Mohan that Bachchan was appointed chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Film Development Corporation after becoming a member of Rajya Sabha.