Ex-CJI BR Gavai, IMF’s Gita Gopinath to Brief Parliament on One Nation One Election Bill: Major Voices Set to Shape Crucial Reform

Former CJI BR Gavai, IMF’s Gita Gopinath, Kapil Sibal, and top institutions will appear before the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the One Nation One Election Bill. Key constitutional concerns, including fears of “indirect” President’s Rule, are expected to dominate discussions.

One Nation, One Election Bill Gives ‘Unfettered Powers’ to ECI, Warns Ex-CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna tells Parliamentary Committee that the proposed Bill grants the Election Commission unchecked authority, potentially violating the Constitution’s basic structure. The Bill’s Clause 5 could allow indirect President’s Rule, raising concerns over federal balance.