The 'One Nation, One Election' bill is set to be presented in the Lok Sabha today. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will introduce the bill in the house. Dubbed as the 'Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill 2024', this proposal is stirring reactions across political spectrum.
NDA constituents like Nitish Kumar's JDU and Chandrababu Naidu's TDP have thrown their weight behind the bill. In alignment, YSR Congress also backs 'One Nation, One Election'. Mayawati has asked MPs to support this legislative move, but Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) have openly declared their opposition. Similarly, parties like TMC, RJD, and PDP have mounted criticism against the central government over this proposal.
Congress Launches Offensive
Calling the bill unconstitutional, Congress argues it's a clarion call to alter the Constitution. Jairam Ramesh has criticized the bill with similar sentiments. A vital meeting on 'One Nation, One Election' was convened in the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) office at 10:30 AM, mandating all Congress Lok Sabha MPs' attendance through a three-line whip.
SP's Stance
SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav voiced opposition, asserting this bill contravenes the Constitution. Additionally, Akhilesh Yadav penned a detailed post critiquing the proposal.
Is 'One Nation, One Election' an encroachment on constitutional rights? This question also emerged in the Constituent Assembly.
Shiv Sena (Uddhav Faction) Opposition
Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi labeled the bill unconstitutional, criticizing it as a constitutional assault and tampering with the electoral process. Alleging BJP's power grab, she announced staunch opposition.
Moreover, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin, Mamata Banerjee, and JMM, along with various other parties, voiced robust resistance to the bill.
Parties Supporting the Bill...
In stark contrast, BJP, JDU, TDP, and YSRCP, along with Mayawati, announced their support. YSRCP leader Mithun Reddy noted the simultaneous conduct of general and state elections, highlighting no major issues with the bill.
Parliament's agenda confirms Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will introduce the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, in Lok Sabha. Noted as 'One Nation, One Election', post-presentation Meghwal is set to request Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to refer it for extensive deliberation to a parliamentary joint committee.
