Parliament LIVE: 'One Nation, One Election' Bill tabled in LS; Bill violates Constitution, says Oppn
Parliament Winter Session LIVE updates: Following its introduction in the Lok Sabha, the "One Nation One Election" Bill is expected to be referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee
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One Nation One Election Bill updates: The 'One Nation, One Election' Bill was tabled in the Lower House of the Parliament today. After the introduction of the bill, the Congress demanded its immediate withdrawal, calling it “an assault on the basic structure of the Constitution.” The 'One Nation, One Election' bill calls for the inclusion of Article 82(A), which seeks simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and all State Legislative Assemblies. The Bill also seeks “amendments to Articles 83 (duration of Houses of Parliament), 172, and 327 (power of Parliament to make provisions with respect to elections to Legislatures)”.
The BJP- led government is set to present the the “One Nation One Election” Bill in the Lok Sabha today. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will introduce two important bills during the session: The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill. The BJP has issued a whip, asking all its Lok Sabha MPs to be present during the session. Meghwal is likely to propose referring the Bill to a joint committee for broader consultation with legislators and the public. The speaker will request party nominations for the committee panel on the same day, with potential consequences for parties that fail to provide member names: they could forfeit their committee membership. By evening of the Bill's introduction, the speaker will declare the committee's composition. The initial committee tenure is set at 90 days, with potential for extension. The Union Cabinet has given the nod for two bills aimed at conducting parliamentary and assembly elections simultaneously. During earlier consultations on the "one nation, one election" concept, Kovind noted that 32 parties supported the idea while 15 opposed it. Historically, simultaneous elections were conducted in India between 1951 and 1967. The concept of concurrent elections has been explored in various reports and studies since 1983, essentially suggesting a return to the previous practice of conducting polls concurrently.
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News update: TDP declares 'unwavering' support to 'One Election' bills, says minister Pemmasani
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News update: 'One Election' Bill a fulfilment of one gentleman's desire and dream, says TMC leader
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LIVE news: SP opposes Bills, terms them as an attempt by BJP to bring in 'dictatorship' in country.
SP member Dharmendra Yadav opposes bills, terms them as an attempt by BJP to bring in 'dictatorship' in country.
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Parliament LIVE update: Congress demands immediate withdrawal of 'One Election' Bill
One Nation, One Election Bills are an assault on basic structure doctrine of Constitution, Congress MP Manish Tewari stated today.
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LIVE news update: Government trying to alter basic structure of Constitution, says SP
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Introduction of these bills beyond legislative competence of this House: Congress MP Manish Tewari
Introduction, consideration of ONOE bills beyond legislative competence of this House, urge govt to withdraw it, says Cong's Manish Tewari
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'One Nation, One Election' Bill tabled in Lok Sabha
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has moved the 'one nation, one election' bills for introduction in Lok Sabha.
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Emergency cannot be forgotten, says Nadda
“Why was Emergency declared ? Was the nation in danger? No. Chair (Prime Ministership) was in danger. And it is because of this the country was plunged into darkness,” the BJP chief said. How can that period be forgotten, says Nadda.
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Nation indebted to Constituent assembly members who shaped our Constitution: JP Nadda
As per Indian ethos, democracy comprises freedom, acceptability, equality and inclusivity, allowing citizens to lead dignified life, Nadda stated today.
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India not just largest democracy, but mother of democracy: JP Nadda in Rajya Sabha
Architects of Constitution knew this is not nation in making, it was always a nation, says Union Minister JP Nadda in Rajya Sabha.
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"One Nation, One Election" a major reform, requires deliberation, consensus: Ministry of Law and Justice
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BJP chief JP Nadda begins Constitution debate in Rajya Sabha
“In Indian ethos, democracy comprises freedom, acceptability, equality, inclusivity in society and allow the common citizens to lead a quality and dignified life. We are committed to this,” Union Minister JP Nadda said in the Parliament.
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Rajya Sabha proceedings begin; House condoles Ustad Zakir Hussain
Rajya Sabha proceedings for the day commence. The House observes a moment of silence for renowned musician and Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain.
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Congress issues whip mandating presence of MPs in Lok Sabha
Congress directs its Lok Sabha members to be present in Parliament, issuing a whip that compels their attendance. This instruction comes as the constitutional amendment bill proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections is set to be introduced in the Lower House.
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'One Nation, One Election' bill: What does the bill propose?
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will present two key bills during the session: The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill. The draft of the Bill proposes that if the Lok Sabha or any state Assembly is dissolved before completing its full five-year term, midterm elections will be conducted solely for the remainder of that term.
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First Published: Dec 17 2024 | 10:42 AM IST
