DIPAK Patel, a Hindu by religious persuasion and Zambian of Indian origin, who is a chief campaigner of UPND president, Hakainde Hichilema has stalled the debate on the Constitution Amendment Bill no.10 after petitioning the state in the Constitutional Court. The House has since adjourned to observe health precautions Government has imposed to prevent the spread of Corona virus. Mr Patel, yesterday petitioned the Constitutional Court challenging the failure by government to present all loan agreements to Parliament for approval before they are signed. Mr Patel yesterday forced a three hour suspension of Parliament debate of the Constitution Amendment bill no. 10 after the court papers were served on the National Assembly. The Speaker has asked for more time to study the court papers. Among the proposals in Bill 10 is the maintenance of Zambia as a Christian nation rather than a multi religious state. In his ruling on a point of order raised by […]
Dipak Patel stops Bill 10
