Debate Over 'One Nation, One Election' Intensifies Amidst Constitutional Concerns

Former Chief Justice Sanjeev Khanna has voiced constitutional concerns about the simultaneous election bill, questioning its impact on India's federal structure. While experts debate its legality, Khanna highlighted potential overreach by the Election Commission, suggesting possible conflicts with Article 14. The discussion continues amongst legal and political circles.

In recent discussions, former Chief Justice of India Sanjeev Khanna expressed significant constitutional concerns over the simultaneous election bill during a meeting with a parliamentary committee.

Khanna pointed out potential issues regarding the country's federal structure, focusing on the bill's provision granting extended powers to the Election Commission, which he suggested could conflict with Article 14 of the Constitution.

As legal minds, including previous Chief Justices, debate the bill's validity, political parties remain divided, with BJP endorsing the bill for economic growth and opposition parties critiquing it for undermining democratic principles.

(With inputs from agencies.)