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Lok Sabha Extends 'One Nation, One Election' Committee Tenor Till 2026

The Lok Sabha has granted an extension to the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the 'One Nation, One Election' bills, allowing it to submit its report by the 2026 Monsoon Session. The committee is reviewing the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, which aim to synchronize national and state elections. Chairman PP Chaudhary moved the motion for extension, emphasizing that the reform is in the national interest rather than for any political party. The committee recently interacted with former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, who shared his experience on the matter.

Key Points: One Nation One Election Panel Gets Extension Till 2026 Monsoon Session

  • Committee tenure extended to Monsoon Session 2026
  • Reviewing two key constitutional amendment bills
  • Aims to synchronize Lok Sabha and state elections
  • Seeks to create a single voter list
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Lok Sabha extends tenure of 'One Nation One Election' committee till Monsoon Session

Lok Sabha extends JPC tenure on simultaneous polls bill to 2026. Panel Chairman PP Chaudhary moves motion for constitutional amendment.

"One Nation One Election is in the national interest, not for any political party - PP Chaudhary"

New Delhi, March 18

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday extended the tenure for the Joint Parliamentary Committee's report on the 'One Nation, One Election Bill', allowing the committee to submit its findings by the first day of the last week of the Monsoon Session in 2026.

The motion was moved by PP Chaudhary, Chairman of the One Nation, One Election Panel. He requested the House to allow the JPC more time to present the report on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

"That this House do extend time for the presentation of the Report of the Joint Committee on the 'Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment ) Bill, 2024' upto the first day of the last week of the Monsoon Session, 2026", PP Chaudhary moved the motion.

The bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in December 2024. The bills were sent to the Joint Committee of both Houses for further examination.

The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, is linked to the proposed reform popularly known as "One Nation, One Election," which seeks to synchronise elections for the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. The Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is also part of the broader framework aimed at facilitating the implementation of simultaneous elections across the country.

The JPC is currently reviewing the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024. These Bills, introduced on December 17, 2024, in the Lok Sabha and sent to the JPC for further scrutiny, collectively aim to introduce simultaneous elections across the country.

Earlier, the JPC met at the Parliament House Annexe (PHA) in New Delhi on March 9.

After the meeting, JPC Chairman PP Choudhary said that the One Nation One Election is in the national interest, not for any political party.

Speaking to ANI, Choudhary said, "He said that we have to work in the national interest, rising above party interests... One Nation One Election would facilitate a single voter list, saving a lot of time... Gulam Nabi Azad shared his vast political experience... He cleared all the doubts of the committee members and the conclusion was that One Nation One Election is in the national interest, not in political interest."

During the meeting, Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Azad interacted with the committee.

- ANI

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Priya S
While the idea has merit, extending the tenure till 2026 feels like kicking the can down the road. We need clarity. What about the practical challenges for regional parties? Will it truly be in the "national interest" or just benefit the party with a pan-India footprint? More transparency is needed.
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Rohit P
Saving time and money is good, but my main concern is the voter's attention. In a simultaneous election, will state issues get drowned out by national narratives? A local problem in Tamil Nadu or Punjab needs focus, not being overshadowed by a national debate.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see a former J&K CM like Ghulam Nabi Azad involved. His experience must be valuable. If the committee is genuinely taking diverse inputs and working cross-party, then the delay might be worth it. Hope the final report is balanced.
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Vikram M
The single voter list is a fantastic by-product of this! So much duplication and error in current lists. If this streamlines that process alone, it's a big win for electoral integrity. JPC should also look at strong safeguards for hung assemblies and mid-term collapses.
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Karthik V
Honestly, as a citizen, I'm tired of the non-stop political noise. Model code of conduct every few months in some state halts projects. If this brings stability, I'm all for it. But 2026 is far away... hope they don't forget about it.

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