Big step by central government, opposition’s opposition intensifies

“One Nation, One Election” bill introduced in Lok Sabha

of the center Narendra Modi government in the country Simultaneous elections of Lok Sabha and state assemblies It has taken a big step towards its old promise of getting it done. Tuesday, 17th Decemberthe lower house of parliament Lok Sabha In “One Nation, One Election” to apply to The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 And Union Territory Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 were introduced.

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal While presenting these bills he said that simultaneous nationwide elections The need of the hour is to get it done. However, opposition parties strongly opposed this bill and anti democracy relaxed me.

At present the government has said that on this bill detailed discussion for it Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) Will be sent to.

Opposition’s argument: Election Commission will get ‘enormous power’

Opposition parties believe that with the implementation of this bill election Commission Will get immense powers.

• Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi said that this bill Constitution and voting rights of citizens But there is an attack.
• He argued that Article 324 The limits of the Election Commission are fixed under the Act, but with this bill the Commission is unconstitutional forces are being given.

Gogoi raised the question that “Won’t this lead to misuse of the Election Commission?”

Provision of new Article 82A in the Constitution

“One Nation, One Election” under three existing articles of the Constitution will be amended and Article 82A Will be added.

Purpose of Article 82A:

1. Holding elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies simultaneously.
2. tenure of state legislatures Lok Sabha tenure To adjust with.

Major provisions of Article 82A

1. System of equal elections:
   • All after Lok Sabha elections elections to state assemblies Will be together.
   • For this, the tenure of some state assemblies can be reduced So that equal elections are possible.
2. Role of Election Commission:
   • election Commission Date and time of elections Will determine.
   • If for any reason the Election Commission cancels the election of any State Assembly Cannot be done with Lok Sabha electionsthen he President elections with permission from later date Can organize on.
3. Adjustment of Tenure:
   • If any assembly election is postponed, its Tenure of Lok Sabha Will end with the expiration of.
4. Flexibility in electoral process:
   • According to the time and circumstances, the Election Commission freedom to decide Will happen.

Opposition’s allegations: Election Commission will get ‘undue powers’

• According to the provisions of the bill, election Commission shall have the right to election program Can make changes in.
• The opposition says that due to this the Election Commission great power Will come and the electoral processes political abuse Could be possible.

Potential impact: Impact on tenure of states

If this bill is implemented, the tenure of the assemblies of some states will be reduced. Well Adjust Will need to do.

• state elections with the Lok Sabha elections Will be done.
• Due to this, many states assembly tenure may have to be reduced, which remains a matter of concern for the opposition.

Objective of “One Nation, One Election”

The government says this arrangement will:

1. reduction in election expenditure Will come.
2. saving resources Will happen.
3. in the country electoral stability Will come.
4. from frequent elections development work The obstacles coming in will end.