Earlier the JPC requested to depose senior counsel Harish Salve and Attorney General of India, R Venkataramani in its next meeting to seek legal suggestions.
In a detailed explanation of the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) concept, Tamil Nadu BJP Chief K Annamalai outlined the significant benefits of aligning elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies on Friday.
"Like One Nation One Election, we are talking to the people now. A committee has submitted a report before the Parliament, and we all know the way forward," said K Annamalai to the media.
PP Chaudhary also informed that former CJI Ranjan Gogoi and former Delhi HC CJ Rajendra Menon attended the meeting and addressed the questions of all members across all parties.
PP Choudhary told ANI after the meeting, "Two experts attended the meeting, former CJI Ranjan Gogoi and former Delhi HC CJ Rajendra Menon... They gave a presentation and all the members of all parties asked questions with great interest... Every member of the JPC is working in the nationa
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday termed Home Minister Amit Shah's assurance to Southern states of any disadvantage in the delimitation process as not 'trustworthy.'
"Today, I raise my voice in favour of 'one nation one election' at a program in Bhopal. The continuous elections being held in the country have become obstacles in the progress and development of the nation. Due to frequent elections, growth is inhibited. The strength and energy of the bu
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that the 'One Nation, One Election' move will significantly help in strengthening democracy, boosting voter turnout and engagement, and also provide economic benefits.
According to sources, many leaders questioned the "affordability and practicality" of holding simultaneous elections across the country. Some MPs alleged that the move was designed to benefit the ruling party rather than strengthen democratic processes.
"I thank all members of the committee for their positive attitude and for asking questions in the national interest. Doubts were cleared...We are working as a team," PP Chaudhary said.
The Joint Committee meeting on Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 will be held at the Parliament House Annexe and will be holding interactions with legal experts.