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Jailed MP Seeks Court Nod to Attend Parliament

CosmicTaco · 2025-01-23T14:55:01.996227+05:30

- Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, jailed under NSA, has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court to attend the upcoming parliamentary session starting January 31. - Singh argues his absence deprives his constituency of representation and violates his MP privileges and constitutional rights. - Detained since April 2023, Singh's plea follows a recent political move by his supporters to form a new regional party. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/jailed-khadoor-sahib-mp-amritpal-moves-hc-wants-to-attend-parliament-101737618392357.html), [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/news/jailed-mp-amritpal-singh-to-move-hc-over-attending-parliament-sessions-report-11737614302499.html)

Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, jailed under NSA, has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court to attend the upcoming parliamentary session starting January 31.
Singh argues his absence deprives his constituency of representation and violates his MP privileges and constitutional rights.
Detained since April 2023, Singh's plea follows a recent political move by his supporters to form a new regional party.

Source: Hindustan Times, Mint