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India’s One Nation One Election Proposal Faces Constitutional and Federalism Challenges

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi argues before parliamentary committee that the proposed legislation violates the Constitution's basic structure and undermines federal principles.

Abhishek Singhvi, who was deposing before the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) examining the bills on one nation, one election (ONOE), made a detailed presentation on legal points. (ANI PHOTO)
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Overview

  • Abhishek Manu Singhvi presented legal objections to the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, citing violations of federalism and democratic mandates.
  • Singhvi emphasized that the legislation would require ratification by at least half of India's state legislatures, a condition currently unmet.
  • The proposed simultaneous elections would reset electoral cycles, truncating state and parliamentary terms, which Singhvi argued undermines voter mandates.
  • The legislation could also indirectly affect the Rajya Sabha's composition by altering state assembly election schedules.
  • The Joint Parliamentary CommitteeBJP MP P.P. Chaudhary, is expected to submit its report on the bills during the monsoon session of Parliament.