The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on the One Nation One Election Bill, scheduled for today, August 11, will deliberate on the feasibility and implications of holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies in India. The meeting, scheduled to begin at 3 pm in the Main Committee Room (MCR) of Parliament House, will feature a panel of experts.
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Key Discussion Points Of ‘One Nation One Election’ Meeting
Possibilities of Simultaneous Elections: The committee will explore the potential benefits of holding simultaneous elections, including reduced costs and increased governance efficiency.
Challenges of Simultaneous Elections: Experts will discuss the logistical challenges, regional disparities, and constitutional implications of synchronising elections.
Economic Benefits: The discussion will also reflect on the economic benefits of simultaneous elections, including a potential increase in real GDP growth.
Experts Participating in the Meeting:
– Prof. G Gopal Reddy, Miranda House, Delhi University
– Prof. Sushma Yadav, Haryana Central University
– Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, former Rajya Sabha member
– Prof. Sheela Rai, National Social Science Council
– Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta, Guwahati University
JPC Meeting With Former CJI: The JPC will hold further talks with former Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjeev Khanna, on the One Nation One Election Bill.
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Previous Meeting Held On July 30
The JPC meeting featured a presentation by former Rajya Sabha member NK Singh and Professor of Economics at Ashoka University, Dr. Prachi Mishra, highlighting the economic benefits of simultaneous elections, including a potential 1.5% increase in real GDP growth, equivalent to Rs 4.5 lakh crore in FY 2024