One Nation One Election
Indian Parliament Schedules 10-Hour Debate on Electoral Reforms: Government and Opposition Face Off
Dec 09, 2025 02:55 pm CST
The Lok Sabha has allocated 10 hours for a comprehensive debate on electoral reforms during the Winter Session of Parliament, with equal time given to ruling and opposition parties. Key issues include Election Commission's role, campaign spending transparency, EVMs, and the controversial "One Nation, One Election" proposal. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will open the debate while Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi will lead Congress's response in this significant democratic discussion.
Law Commission Confirms Constitutional Validity of One Nation, One Election to Parliamentary Committee
Dec 04, 2025 11:19 pm CST
The Law Commission of India has informed the Joint Parliamentary Committee that the One Nation, One Election proposal does not violate the Constitution's basic structure. Chaired by Justice Dinesh Maheshwari, the Commission cited judicial precedents supporting Parliament's authority to implement synchronized elections, asserting that the proposed changes maintain constitutional integrity while preserving India's quasi-federal character.