The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative will hold its first meeting on 8th January 2025, at 11:00 AM, in Committee Room “D” of the Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi. The session will include a briefing by representatives from the Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department).
Key Details:
- Chairperson: Senior BJP leader and MP PP Chaudhary has been appointed as the chairperson of the 39-member JPC.
- Composition of the Committee:
- Lok Sabha Members (27): Includes leaders like Bansuri Swaraj, Anurag Singh Thakur, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and others.
- Rajya Sabha Members (12): Includes Bhubaneswar Kalita, Sanjay Kumar Jha, Randeep Singh Surjewala, and others.
- Agenda:
- Discussions will revolve around the Constitutional (129th Amendment) Bill, which proposes simultaneous elections across India.
- The bill aims to streamline electoral processes and reduce recurring election costs.
Background on the Bill:
The Constitutional (129th Amendment) Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha following a historic e-voting session, with 269 votes in favor and 198 votes against. The bill was subsequently referred to the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the last day of the Winter Session.
This meeting marks a critical step in progressing the proposed ‘One Nation, One Election’ framework, a reform aimed at synchronizing elections for greater efficiency in governance.
