ONOE Is In National Interest, Not Political Interest: JPC Chairman PP Choudhary
JPC Chairman PP Choudhary said the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal is aimed at national interest rather than political gains, emphasising the need for consensus on the electoral reform.
SANJANA DUTTA 
ONOE Aimed at National Interest
Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on ‘One Nation, One Election’, PP Choudhary, said the proposed electoral reform is in the national interest and not driven by political motives.
Speaking about the proposal, Choudhary emphasised that the idea behind synchronising elections across the country is to strengthen governance and ensure administrative efficiency.
Call for Broader Consensus
The JPC chairman stated that discussions are ongoing with political leaders, experts, and stakeholders to examine the constitutional and administrative aspects of the proposal.
He said the committee is carefully considering all viewpoints before submitting its recommendations, stressing that the goal is to achieve a broad consensus on the reform.
Committee Examining Electoral Reform
The Joint Parliamentary Committee is reviewing the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, along with related legislation aimed at enabling simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies.
The proposal, popularly known as “One Nation, One Election,” seeks to align national and state election cycles so that voters cast ballots for both levels of government at the same time.
Focus on Governance and Efficiency
Supporters of the proposal argue that synchronised elections could reduce the frequency of polls, minimise disruptions to governance caused by repeated election cycles, and lower election-related expenditures.
The committee is expected to continue consultations with political leaders and experts before finalising its report on the matter.
