» Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan To Address Public Meeting In Mumbai
Dr. JP To Address Public Meeting In Mumbai
The Maharashtra unit of the Lok Satta Party is organizing the meeting, to enlighten people on the Nagar Raj Bill being considered by the state government.
Lok Satta Party national president Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan will be taking part in a public meeting in Mumbai on Sunday, November 17.
The Maharashtra unit of the Lok Satta Party is organizing the meeting, to enlighten people on the Nagar Raj Bill being considered by the state government.
The Bill seeks to decentralize city administration and involve citizens in the decision-making process.
The Union government has made it mandatory for all states to enact the law, to get funds for infrastructure development under the JNNURM.
The Bill envisages the constitution of ward committees and area sabhas, and the devolution of funds and powers on them.
Retired police officer Julio F Ribeiro, former Maharashtra chief secretary D M Sukhtankar, Lok Satta Party national general secretary Surendra Srivastava and Maharashtra unit president Dr. Kedar Diwan will be a part of the meeting. (INN)