Panel on simultaneous polls unlikely to finalise report by Monsoon Session
A parliamentary committee reviewing the 'One Nation, One Election' bill is expected to miss its deadline for the Monsoon Session. The panel is currently consulting with various stakeholders, including former Chief Justices, who remain divided on whether the bill violates the Constitution's basic structure.
Why it matters
This legislation represents a major potential shift in India's electoral process, and the debate over its constitutionality highlights deep legal and political divisions.
The Parliamentary Joint Committee reviewing the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, which aims to introduce simultaneous elections, is unlikely to meet its deadline and submit a report during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
The article presents both sides of the legal argument regarding the bill's constitutionality and reports on the committee's procedural delays without taking a stance.
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