Himachal Pradesh CM Weighs In: Congress Offers Suggestions on 'One Nation One Election'

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Thursday, voiced the Congress's opposition to the 'One Nation One Election' Bill, although the party has submitted recommendations to the Joint Parliamentary Committee involved in the Bill's review. The discussion aims to fortify the democratic framework of the country.

A meeting was held by the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, with Sukhu participating to offer insights into the 'One Nation One Election' proposal. Despite opposition, Congress has suggested implementing measures to ensure electoral processes uphold democratic values, even contemplating the implications of mid-term government collapses.

'One Nation One Election' has garnered substantial backing from civil society and scholars. Anurag Thakur, Hamirpur MP, highlighted the logistical advantages for hill states, and discussions reflected varying political perspectives, yet a shared acknowledgment of the proposal's potential to enhance the electoral process across the nation.

(With inputs from agencies.)