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Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday criticized the One Nation, One Election bill, calling it an “Anti-Constitutional Bill”.
New Delhi: Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday criticized the One Nation, One Election bill, calling it an “Anti-Constitutional Bill” that undermines India’s federal structure. She firmly reiterated the Congress party’s stance of opposing the proposed legislation.
“Anti-Constitutional Bill. It’s against the federalism of our nation. We are opposing the Bill,” Priyanka Gandhi said, underscoring Congress’ strong resistance to the bill.
It’s an anti-constitutional bill. It is against the principles of federalism. We are opposing it.
: Congress General Secretary & Wayanad MP Smt. @priyankagandhi ji on ‘One Nation One Election’ bill tabled in Lok Sabha today pic.twitter.com/sveRD7DmfH
— Congress (@INCIndia) December 17, 2024
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 were formally introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after a vote was held.
The Speaker announced the results, with 269 members voting in favor (Ayes) and 196 against (Noes), paving the way for the Bill’s introduction.
The proposed legislation seeks to implement One Nation, One Election, ensuring simultaneous elections for both the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Alongside this, the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) bill aims to synchronize assembly elections in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Puducherry with the proposed nationwide electoral schedule.
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the bill, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah clarified the government’s intent to send it to a JPC for detailed examination.
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Addressing the Lok Sabha, Shah said, “When the One Nation, One Election Bill was taken up in the cabinet for approval, PM Modi said that it should be sent to the JPC for thorough discussion. If the Law Minister is willing to send the Bill to JPC, the discussion on its introduction can end.”
In addition, Meghwal introduced amendments to the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963, the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Act, 1991, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. These changes are designed to align election schedules across union territories with the proposed One Nation, One Election framework.
The bill’s introduction has sparked intense debate, with the opposition questioning its constitutional validity and impact on federalism.
