Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal is expected to introduce the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, paving the way for the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal, which aims to hold simultaneous elections for the Lok Sa
Bharatiya Janata Party MPs on Monday expressed their full support for the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, which aims to synchronise national and state elections, calling it a "very important bill."
The 'One Nation, One Election' bill, which provides for simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies, is slated to be introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will introduce 'The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on December 16 (Monday).
The 'One Nation One Election' bill was approved by the Union Cabinet on Thursday paving the way for its introduction in Parliament. However, before its introduction in the Parliament, the bill initiated debate between the ruling and opposition parties.
Speaking to ANI, Pramod Tiwari said, "The BJP doesn't have two-thirds seats in the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. To me, it seems like one of those boasts of PM Modi like Rs 15 lakh, 2 crore jobs, Make in India. This is his way of diverting attention from the party's failures."
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Friday slammed the "One Nation, One Election" bill, stating that insufficient research and amendments have been made.
After the Union Cabinet approved the 'One Nation One Election' bill, National Spokesperson of BJP CR Kesavan, on Friday welcomed this decision and emphasised that every Indian should welcome this move.
Speaking to ANI, AIUDF MLA and Party General Secretary, Rafiqul Islam said, "They (BJP) won't try to pass this bill in Parliament because they don't have enough majority. They will send it to JPC. India is a big country and One Nation, One Election is very difficult and almost impossible her
After the Union Cabinet approved the 'One Nation, One Election,' bill, Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav on Friday said that it will take a lot of time to implement the ONOP, adding that it has advantages and disadvantages too.
Several parties of the INDIA bloc opposed the bill while the BJP-led NDA alliance parties welcomed this bill, saying, it would save time and lay the groundwork for unified elections across the country.