P. Chidambaram, former Union Finance Minister and senior Congress leader, deposed before the JPC on 'One Nation, One Election'
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Chidambaram tells JPC ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills are unconstitutional, mindless
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram appeared before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the 'One Nation, One Election' Bills and termed them unconstitutional and mindless. The JPC, chaired by P.P. Chaudhary, will review his submissions before finalizing recommendations. This development is significant as it highlights the ongoing legislative scrutiny of simultaneous elections, a major electoral reform proposal with constitutional implications for federalism and governance.
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He described the Bills as 'unconstitutional' and 'mindless', raising concerns over federal structure and democratic principles
The JPC is chaired by BJP MP P.P. Chaudhary, who confirmed the committee will examine Chidambaram's views
The 'One Nation, One Election' proposal seeks to synchronize Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections
The Bills require constitutional amendments under Articles 83, 172, and 327, and ratification by half the states
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