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NEW DELHI: The introduction of the “One Nation, One Election” bill in the Lok Sabha has sparked significant debate among Indian lawmakers. Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav has voiced strong opposition, suggesting that the bill could adversely affect the Muslim community.
Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav says “I agree with Manish Tewari and on behalf of my party and my leader Akhilesh Yadav, I have no hesitation in saying that there was no one more learned than the makers of our Constitution at that time, even in this House, there was no one more learned, I have no hesitation in saying this…”
भारतीय संविधान की मूल भावना और देश के संघीय ढांचे पर प्रहार के लिए लाए जा रहे 129वे संविधान संशोधन विधेयक पर समाजवादी पार्टी का विरोध.…. pic.twitter.com/Q9zSw9bEza
— Dharmendra Yadav (@MPDharmendraYdv) December 17, 2024
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The bill proposes synchronizing elections for the Lok Sabha, State Assemblies, and local bodies, aiming to streamline the electoral process and reduce costs. However, Yadav contends that this move may undermine the federal structure of the Constitution and potentially marginalize minority communities, including Muslims.
Opposition parties have expressed concerns about the bill’s implications for India’s democratic framework. Congress MP Manish Tewari argued that the proposal violates constitutional principles, while DMK’s T.R. Baalu raised concerns over the financial implications of the massive electoral exercise.
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In response to these concerns, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has suggested referring the bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed discussions. Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed that the Prime Minister recommended this course of action during the cabinet’s approval process.
As the bill progresses through Parliament, it continues to generate intense debate regarding its potential impact on India’s electoral system and its diverse population.
