Voter confusion fears over simultaneous polls ‘misplaced’, says ONOE JPC chairman
P.P. Chaudhary, chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on ‘One Nation One Election’, defended the proposal, arguing that Indian voters are politically astute and can differentiate between national and state issues. He cited examples from Delhi and other states where voters supported different parties in Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. CII, ASSOCHAM, and GCCI backed the proposal, while Gujarat University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Neerja Gupta highlighted how frequent polls disrupt academic schedules and increase financial costs. The committee also heard concerns from the Congress, which argued that simultaneous elections would allow national narratives to overshadow state issues.
18 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
‘Remainder of the term’ after fall of governments under ‘One Nation, One Election’ will be decided in consultation with parties: JPC Chairman
— The Hindu
The Joint Parliamentary Committee chairman proposes a political decision on the cut-off for the remainder of the term for mid-term elections under the simultaneous election system.
21 MAY 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation One Election' defended the proposal, citing voter experience and addressing concerns from various stakeholders.
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