Extended Term for 'One Nation One Election' Committee in Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha extended the term of a parliamentary committee scrutinizing simultaneous election bills until the first day of the last week of the Monsoon session. With a new member from Rajya Sabha joining, the committee is expected to undertake extensive consultations with stakeholders, reflecting the significant impact of the proposed laws.

The Lok Sabha has decided to extend the tenure of the committee tasked with examining the bills for simultaneous elections, moving the deadline to the first day of the last week of the Monsoon session.

The move, proposed by the Joint Committee of Parliament Chairman P P Chaudhary, was approved through a voice vote in the House. This extension comes alongside the inclusion of a new Rajya Sabha member.

The committee, originally formed during the last Winter Session, anticipates an extended timeline for its work due to the substantial implications of the proposed laws, necessitating consultations with various stakeholders including political parties and state governments.

(With inputs from agencies.)