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Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Likely to Be Nominated to JPC for One Nation, One Election Bill
Team Finance Saathi
19/Dec/2024
What's covered under the Article:
- Priyanka Gandhi, Manish Tewari among Congress JPC nominees for One Nation, One Election Bill.
- BJP’s proposed constitutional amendments to implement simultaneous elections in India.
- Opposition concerns over the bill's impact on Election Commission powers and federal structure.
As the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 was tabled in Parliament, the ruling BJP has pushed forward its agenda for ‘One Nation, One Election’. This proposal seeks to synchronize elections across the nation, with the first step involving the simultaneous holding of Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. However, the opposition has raised concerns, especially about the overarching powers the bill might grant to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Congress MP Nominees for the JPC
The Congress party, which has consistently opposed the proposal, has nominated key members for the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) tasked with further studying the bill. Among the nominees are prominent Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Manish Tewari, both of whom will represent the party’s stance during the discussions. Additionally, Randeep Surjewala and Sukhdeo Bhagat Singh have also been named to the committee, adding weight to Congress’ opposition.
Trinamool Congress Members in the JPC
The Trinamool Congress (TMC), another opposition party critical of the bill, has nominated Saket Gokhale and Kalyan Banerjee to the JPC. These moves reflect the strong opposition from a united front of opposition parties against the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, which is viewed as a significant shift in India’s electoral process.
The Core Proposal and the Concerns
The Constitution Amendment Bill proposes amendments to three key articles of the Constitution, introducing Article 82A. The core objective of the bill is to hold the Lok Sabha, Assembly, and local body elections simultaneously, aligning with the recommendation of a high-level panel headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind. However, the bill’s provisions have raised red flags within the opposition, particularly regarding the increased control over the Election Commission, which they argue could affect the democratic process.
The proposal is part of the BJP’s long-term vision to create a unified election system, which would streamline the electoral process but is facing staunch resistance due to concerns about centralization of power and potential undermining of local governance.
Once the bill passes through the JPC and eventually Parliament, the elections will be held in a unified manner, with the first step focusing on synchronizing the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. The timeline also suggests local body elections within 100 days after the central and state elections, effectively shifting the political landscape in India.
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