One Nation One Election Bill Sent to JPC: Amit Shah

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. The One Nation One Election Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha.
2. PM Modi suggested referring the bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC).
3. Amit Shah emphasized the need for thorough discussions on the bill.
4. Opposition parties, including Congress and Samajwadi Party, strongly criticized the bill.
5. While 32 parties support the bill, 15 parties have opposed it.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

What is the One Nation One Election Bill?

On December 17, the One Nation One Election Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. The proposed legislation includes the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Law Amendment Bill, 2024, aimed at synchronizing Lok Sabha and state assembly elections.

PM Modi’s Recommendation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested referring the bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) during a cabinet meeting. Shah stressed that such a significant proposal requires comprehensive discussions at every level.

Opposition’s Reaction

The bill’s introduction faced strong opposition from various political parties. Leaders such as Supriya Sule (NCP), Manish Tewari (Congress), Kalyan Banerjee (Trinamool), Dharmendra Yadav (Samajwadi Party), and TR Baalu (DMK) criticized the move.

Congress MP Manish Tewari argued that the bill challenges the basic structure of the Constitution. Samajwadi Party’s Dharmendra Yadav accused the BJP of trying to impose dictatorship and undermining India’s federal structure.

Government’s Defense

Responding to the protests, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal dismissed the objections as “politically motivated.”

Support and Opposition

The One Nation One Election Bill has garnered support from 32 parties, while 15 others have opposed it. Fence-sitters like YSRCP have also come out in favor of the bill, strengthening its prospects.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• One Nation One Election Bill introduced in Lok Sabha and recommended for JPC review.
• Opposition parties criticized the bill as unconstitutional.
• 32 parties support the bill, while 15 parties oppose it.

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