The draft law One Nation One Election bill, aimed at ensuring simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, is likely to come in the ongoing Winter session of Parliamanet.
The Bill has already received cabinet approval based on the recommendations of the former President Ram Nath Kovind-led committee.
Key aspects of the bill, including its benefits and the logistical methods to implement simultaneous elections across the country, will be thoroughly examined during the deliberations.
The government also intends to involve a wide range of stakeholders in the discussions. Speakers of all state assemblies will be invited to share their views, alongside intellectuals, experts, and members of civil society, sources further said.
Additionally, inputs from the general public will be sought, reflecting the government's aim to foster transparency in the decision-making process.
The BJP-led NDA government remains optimistic about securing widespread support, the proposal is also expected to spark intense political debate, with opposition parties likely to raise concerns about its feasibility and impact on federalism. The regional parties will face major challenge of survival threats.
The BJP leaders have vouched for the One Nation One Election, saying that it would save people time and allow them to vote at one time instead of twice.
However, Congress leaders have earlier called the move a "direct assault" on the Constitution and said it was a "hot air balloon that would eventually die a natural death".
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on a visit to Dhaka said that attacks targeting religious and cultural properties in Bangladesh were regrettable. Misri's comments came soon after his meeting with Bangladesh's advisor on foreign affairs, Md Touhid Hossain, in Dhaka.
Misri later also met the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's interim government, Muhammad Yunus.
Misri said that in his meeting with Md Touhid Hossain, he discussed the recent developments in Bangladesh related to the safety and welfare of minorities in the neighbouring country.
PM Narendra Modi to respond to debate on Constitution in Lok Sabha on December 14
The debates will be held on December 13 and 14 in the Lok Sabha, and on December 16 and 17 in the Rajya Sabha.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah likely to lead the discussion in the Upper House on December 16.
The ongoing winter session of Parliament, which began on November 25, has been marred by frequent adjournments, with little progress made in the first weeks.
The session, set to continue until December 20, is now expected to shift focus to the upcoming debate on the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution, which is anticipated to be the key highlight.
However, the Opposition has raised significant concerns over potential amendments to the Constitution. These fears have been stoked by recent statements from prominent BJP leaders, sparking speculation about possible changes to the nation's fundamental legal framework.
Such concerns have intensified in the wake of the recent Lok Sabha elections, with the Opposition questioning the government's intentions and warning against any moves that could alter the democratic principles enshrined in the Constitution.
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