Lok Sabha extends tenure of committee examining ‘one nation, one election’ bills
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Why in news
The Lok Sabha extended the tenure of a parliamentary committee chaired by P.P. Chaudhary to examine Bills for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State legislative assemblies.
Background
The committee's tenure was extended via a voice vote to run until the first week of the 2026 Budget session. Since its formation in December 2024, the committee has consulted with constitutional experts, economists, and Law Commission Chairman Dinesh Maheshwari.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyThe committee is examining Bills for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State legislative assemblies.
- PostDinesh Maheshwari is the Chairman of the Law Commission of India.
- FactThe committee's extended tenure runs until the first week of the 2026 Budget session.
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional and logistical challenges associated with implementing 'One Nation, One Election' in India's federal structure.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Federal friction: Potential impact on the autonomy of State legislatures and regional political dynamics.
- Constitutional hurdle: Conflict with the principle of parliamentary continuity and the timing of assembly dissolutions.
- Logistical bottleneck: Requirement for massive synchronized electoral infrastructure and security deployment across multiple states.
Keywords: Simultaneous Elections · Federalism · Parliamentary Committee · Constitutional Validity · Legislative Process
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