One Nation One Election: JPC Gets More Time to Review Key Bill

The Lok Sabha has extended the tenure of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). This joint committee is examining the One Nation One Election proposal until the first day of the last week of the Monsoon Session 2026. This motion was moved by P.P. Chaudhary who chairs the committee and it was passed through a voice vote. This committee is reviewing key legislations, including the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024. This bill is aimed at introducing simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies across India.

Lok Sabha Extends JPC Tenure on One Nation One Election

The Lok Sabha extends the JPC tenure on One Nation One Election.

This extension is reflects the government’s continued focus on the implementing simultaneous elections across the country.

The committee needed some more time to review constitutional, legal and logistical challenges involved in synchronizing elections at both national and state levels effectively.

This extension of the committee until the Monsoon Session 2026 ensures that detailed consultations, expert opinions and stakeholder discussions can take place without rushing the legislative process.

Key Bills Under Review for One Nation One Election

The JPC examining the One Nation One Election is currently reviewing two crucial pieces of legislation that aim to enable synchronized elections across India.

These also include constitutional changes and amendments to laws governing Union Territories and election cycles.

Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024: The bill proposes amendments to allow simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies.

Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024: Aims to align election cycles in Union Territories with national and state elections.

Why One Nation One Election is Being Discussed

The idea of One Nation One Election has been debated for years as the important reform to streamline India electoral system and reduce frequent elections.

It also seeks to align election cycles so that voters across the country vote at the same time.

those who are in support argue that One Nation One Election can reduce election expenditure and also minimize disruption caused by the Model Code of Conduct and improve governance efficiency.

However the critics highlight challenges like constitutional amendments, federal concerns and logistical difficulties in managing such a large scale electoral exercise.

Question

Q. The Joint Parliamentary Committee related to One Nation One Election is examining which bill?

A. Finance Bill 2024
B. Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024
C. Representation of People Act
D. GST Amendment Bill