Modi government seems to be moving ahead with its agenda. BJP, which performed brilliantly in the assembly elections of Haryana and Maharashtra, is full of enthusiasm.
In such a situation, it is being speculated that the ‘One Nation One Election’ bill may be introduced in this winter session of Parliament.
According to government sources, the ‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOP) Bill will be discussed in detail and Speakers of all legislative assemblies will be invited to participate in the discussions. In September, the Union Cabinet had approved the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, which aims to hold Lok Sabha and state elections simultaneously.
However, to avoid controversy, the government can present it in this winter session and send it to JPC. Modi Cabinet had already approved the report of former President Ramnath Kovind Committee on One Nation-One Election. The government will present this bill in Lok Sabha to build consensus on it and send it to JPC.
To implement the One Nation One Election scheme, at least six bills will have to be introduced in Parliament to amend the Constitution and the government will need a two-thirds majority in Parliament. The government also has a majority in both houses.
In fact, the central government had announced a panel under the chairmanship of former President Ram Nath Kovind for One Nation-One Election. After the panel submitted the report, the Union Cabinet approved it. After the cabinet’s approval, it is now to be made a law. For this, the government is now going to introduce a bill in Parliament. Which will be sent to the JPC before discussion. The Modi government has announced that Lok Sabha and Assembly elections are to be held simultaneously across the country in 2029.
FAQ:
1. What does One Nation-One Election mean?
This means that elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies should be held simultaneously across the country. This is an attempt to save time and resources in the existing election process.
2. What is the objective of this scheme?
Its main purpose is to reduce the cost and time of electoral process, reduce hindrance in administrative work and avoid repeated election process for the public.
3. What changes will be made to implement this bill?
To implement One Nation-One Election, amendments to the Constitution will be required. At least six major bills will have to be amended, including the Representation of the People Act and provisions such as Articles 83, 85, 172, 174, and 356 of the Constitution.
When will ‘One Nation One Election’ be implemented in India?
4. Can it be implemented immediately?
No, it will take time to implement. The plan is to fully implement it by 2029. This will require widespread consensus, constitutional amendment, and cooperation from all states.
5. Is there a consensus on One Nation-One Election?
Various political parties have different opinions on this. Many parties are demanding discussion and more deliberations on this, while some parties are opposing it. The government is making efforts to build a consensus on this issue.
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