Congress presents its stand before JPC on ‘One Nation, One Election’, submits 51-page memorandum
The Congress party contended that the proposal could lead to excessive centralisation of power and promote a presidential-style system of governance.
The Congress party contended that the proposal could lead to excessive centralisation of power and promote a presidential-style system of governance.
On the second day of its study visit to Lucknow on Tuesday, the Joint Committee on One Nation One Election interacted with the presiding officers and leaders of the Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Legislature as well as certain elected members thereof its study visit to Lucknow.
The Chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on ‘One Nation, One Election’ echoed the recommendations of the Ram Nath Kovind-led committee.
While former law minister P P Chaudhury chairs the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on 'One Nation, One Election', the panel was constituted under the chairmanship of former President Ramnath Kovind.
The two former CJIs appeared before the JPC to present their views on the proposed legislation.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday extended his support to the Centre’s "One Nation One Election" initiative, stating that the move would strengthen democracy and significantly reduce election-related expenditure.
He also pointed out that the country used to hold simultaneous polls between 1952 to 1967, but the practice was abandoned after “the Congress repeatedly toppled governments” and elections became isolated.
Ahead of the panel meeting, Chaudhary said that in today's meeting, former judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Hemant Gupta, along with Justice SN Jha, Dr BS Chauhan, and Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi, will be there for the interaction.
During the meeting, he discussed at length the ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill, which provides for holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.
Addressing the nation on the eve of Republic Day, the President said the ‘One Nation One Election’ plan can promote consistency in governance, prevent policy paralysis, mitigate resource diversion, and reduce the financial burden, apart from offering many other benefits.
