NEW DELHI: Former Chief Justice of India, U.U. Lalit, will be one of the key persons to speak before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) set up to review the One Nation One Election (ONOE) Bill. Along with him, four other prominent figures will also give their views in a meeting scheduled for February 25.
The Kovind panel report reveals a divided stance on simultaneous elections in India. While four former Supreme Court Chief Justices support the idea, three former High Court Chief Justices and others express opposition, citing concerns over democratic integrity and regional issues. The report suggests implementing simultaneous elections and highlights challenges in execution.
Central Government Forms High-Level Committee to Delve into ‘One Nation, One Election’ Concept The Central Government has recently announced the formation of a ‘High Level Committee’ (HLC) to scrutinize the ‘one nation, one election’ concept. This idea revolves around the simultaneous conduct of elections for the Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and local bodies. The […]
