Joint Parliamentary Committee meets Padma awardees from Karnataka to discuss ‘One Nation, One Election’
The Joint Parliamentary Committee met with 12 Padma awardees from Karnataka to discuss the 'One Nation, One Election' initiative. While the awardees generally supported the idea for its potential benefits, some expressed concerns about its implementation. The discussions highlighted the need for careful consideration to protect democracy and state rights.
- ▪The Joint Parliamentary Committee consulted with Padma awardees on simultaneous elections in India.
- ▪Most awardees welcomed the initiative for its potential to enhance stability and reduce public expenditure.
- ▪Concerns were raised about the careful implementation of the concept to protect democracy and state rights.
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The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) looking into ‘One Nation, One Election’ met 12 Padma awardees from Karnataka on Monday (May 18) to elicit their opinions on holding simultaneous elections in the country.The JPC was in Bengaluru to hold a consultation with various stakeholders on the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill on the issue of simultaneous elections in India.While all of them welcomed the move citing stability, reduction in public expenditure, and more time for governance, two Padma awardees also offered words of caution. “The concept has to be implemented carefully, protecting the democracy and rights of the States,” said K.S. Jayalakshmi, editor of Sanskrit daily Sudharma. Prahlada R.
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