Congress MP Rajiv Shukla on Tuesday stated that the 'One Nation One Election' bill has many shortcomings, adding that the bill needs detailed discussions.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini on Tuesday welcomed the 'One Nation, One Election' bill saying One Nation One Election will create a balance between speed of work and finances.
Congress MP Imran Masood criticised the introduction of the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Lok Sabha on Tuesday and said that this is a country full of diversity dubbing the process as impossible.
Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday criticised the One Nation, One Election bill, calling it an "Anti-Constitutional Bill" against the federalism of India.
Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal criticized the One Nation One Election Bill, calling it a distraction. She questioned its relevance to issues like employment, food, and farmers' concerns, urging the government to focus on people's real problems.
AAP MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer argued that the 'One Nation One Election' model is against the federal structure of the country and affirmed that his party will oppose the bill.
Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) MP ET Muhammed Basheer on Tuesday opposed the One Nation, One Election bill, calling it an "attack" on the democracy and Constitution of India.
The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Tuesday after the introduction of the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The bills were formally introduced in the Lok Sabha after members voted on them.
Highlighting the achievements of the National Infrastructure Readiness Index (NIRI), the Finance Ministry on Tuesday stated that it has paved the way for infrastructure development.
Former President Ramnath Kovind on Tuesday said that the 'One Nation, One Election' model is competent for the all-round progress of the Indian population.
National Democratic Alliance leaders on Tuesday extended their support for 'One Nation. One Election' bill, highlighting the key aspects of the bill such as the lack of "time-wasting" by holding the elections at the same time every five years.
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday proposed that the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, on 'One Nation, One Election' be sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed discussions.