Forget Bihar elections.The real rough and tumble of political battle starts right here in Mumbai as Parsis head for the polls to elect trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP) on October 18. The previous elections werre held seven years ago. Article by Nauzer Bharucha | Times of India As one commentator recently remarked: “It’s… Continue reading As Parsi Punchayet poll nears, `political potboiler’ promises action, intrigue
Category: BPP Elections
Maneck Davar: Know Your Candidate
The upcoming elections for the position of Trustees of the Bombay Parsi Panchayat are nearly upon us. At Parsi Khabar we are hoping to provide an unbiased platform to the candidates to put forth their thoughts, ideas and a little bit about themselves so that the discerning voter can make up their mind and exercise… Continue reading Maneck Davar: Know Your Candidate
Defence Force Veterans Join Fray for Bombay Parsi Panchayet Elections
Four illustrious armed forces veterans are joining the fray for the elections of the Bombay Parsi Panchayet. Here are their bios: Major General Soli Noshir Pavri Major General Soli Noshir Pavri, an infantry officer, was commissioned into the KUMAON Regiment in 1971and retired in 2008 after 37 years of distinguished service. A combat experienced officer… Continue reading Defence Force Veterans Join Fray for Bombay Parsi Panchayet Elections
Bombay Parsi Punchayet Announces Schedule for 2015 Trustee Elections
Owing to the vacancies created upon the completion of the term of office of Trustees Mr. Dinshaw Mehta, Mrs. Arnavaz Mistry, Mr. Khojeste Mistree, Mr. Yazdi Desai and Mr. Jimmy Mistry and the resignation of Trustee Mr.Muncherji Cama, Elections for the posts of 6 Trustees of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet will be held as per… Continue reading Bombay Parsi Punchayet Announces Schedule for 2015 Trustee Elections
Parsi punchayet cracks down on bribing of voters
For the first time in a century, BPP introduces voluntary code of conduct for aspiring trustees, restricts candidates to spending no more than Rs 3 lakh for campaigning The upcoming Bombay Parsi Punchayet elections will have a voluntary code of conduct -the first in over a hundred years. Jyoti Shelar | Times of India Contestants… Continue reading Parsi punchayet cracks down on bribing of voters
BPP Chairman Responds to Reforming Parsi Matrimonial Law
The below is a response from Mr. Dinshaw Mehta, Chairman of the Bombay Parsi Panchayat. This is in response to an Article to ‘OVERHAUL MATRIMONIAL LAW’ appearing in your esteemed newspaper dated 17th June, 2012. In the context matter, I would like to clarify certain points as the picture given in the above referred… Continue reading BPP Chairman Responds to Reforming Parsi Matrimonial Law
Has the genteel Mr Taraporewalla turned tapori?
The Parsis reeled from another dirty (and cyber) election war. Bachi Kakaria reports from the sidelines of the Inbox Insurgency Munchi Cama is not just the new replacement Trustee of the Bombay Parsi Punchayet. His decisive victory last Monday has tilted the balance of power in the rich and influential BPP. As important, it has… Continue reading Has the genteel Mr Taraporewalla turned tapori?
