One Nation One Election Bill will be introduced in Parliament today. One Nation One Election Bill will be introduced in Lok Sabha. This bill will be introduced in Lok Sabha at 12 noon. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal may introduce this bill. In this regard, the BJP has issued a whip for the party MPs to be present in the house. After this bill is introduced in Lok Sabha, it can be sent to a joint committee of both the houses of Parliament. After the bill is introduced in Lok Sabha, the Law Minister may request to send it to a joint committee of Parliament. A joint parliamentary committee will be formed comprising MPs from all the parties
The much-discussed ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill was introduced in the Parliament today. Amidst a huge uproar, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the bill in the Lok Sabha today. After the bill was introduced, a huge uproar started in the Lok Sabha. Opposition leaders have strongly opposed it.
While the Congress has opposed it since the beginning of the debate, Congress leader Manish Tewari has reacted strongly. He said that the bill is an attack on the basic structure of the Constitution. Socialist MP Dharmendra Yadav has also opposed the bill.
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee said that this bill is an ultra vires and is intended to break the basic structure of the Constitution.
While 32 political parties in the country supported it, 15 political parties did not support it. If introduced in Parliament, the One Nation One Election Bill will be the 129th Amendment Bill to the Constitution. After the bill is approved by the Joint Committee of Parliament, it will be discussed in both houses of Parliament. After being approved by both houses, the bill will be sent to President Draupadi Murmu for signature. After the President’s signature, the bill will become an act. If this bill becomes an act, one nation, one election can be implemented in the country from 2029. If the bill becomes an act, the general elections and the assembly elections will be held simultaneously.
The government also plans to involve various stakeholders before the final bill is reintroduced in the House. Intellectuals, experts, members of social organisations and assembly speakers of all states will also share their views on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill.
What are the arguments being put forward by the ruling party and the opposition?
Arguments are being put forward for and against One Nation, One Election. While supporters argue that it will reduce election expenses, the opponents say it is unconstitutional. While supporters say it will increase voter turnout, the opponents say it will reduce accountability. Supporters argue that a code of conduct will be implemented once. Opponents say that the government will become a dictator in elections once in five years. While supporters say it will not affect development, the opponents believe that this One Nation, One Election will ignore regional issues.
