Modi Advocates In-Depth Review of 'One Nation, One Election'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi supports a comprehensive discussion on the 'one nation, one election' bill, suggesting it be sent to a Joint Committee of Parliament. Home Minister Amit Shah relayed Modi's directive during a Lok Sabha session, emphasizing the need for detailed parliamentary debate on simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for an extensive examination of the 'one nation, one election' bill, advocating for its referral to a Joint Committee of Parliament. Home Minister Amit Shah reported Modi's preferences during a Lok Sabha debate, asserting the necessity of a thorough parliamentary discussion.

The 'one nation, one election' proposal seeks to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, aiming for a cohesive electoral process. Shah highlighted that the bill has gained support from several members, including DMK's T R Baalu, who also recommended its review by a parliamentary committee.

Shah clarified that a Joint Committee could provide a comprehensive analysis of the bill, with its report to be sanctioned by the Union Cabinet. The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, introduced amid a division of votes, includes aligning elections in union territories like Puducherry, Delhi, and Jammu & Kashmir with Lok Sabha polls.

(With inputs from agencies.)