Modi proposed parliamentary panel for ONOE Bill: Amit Shah
Deccan ChronicleHome Minister Amit Shah revealed on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested referring the One Nation, One Election bills to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for detailed examination. Shah’s statement came after Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled the Constitution Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha. The bills aim to synchronise Lok Sabha and state assembly elections to streamline the electoral process and reduce recurring costs. Within 2 days, the Constitution… https://t.co/mW2OuEsceu pic.twitter.com/SqhAOZ4O7R — ANI December 17, 2024 Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee echoed similar concerns, claiming that the bills are driven by “one gentleman’s desire.” He added, “State legislative assemblies are not subordinate to the Parliament or the central government.” Key Provisions of the Bill The proposed legislation introduces Article 82 to facilitate simultaneous elections and amends Articles 83, 172, and 327.