'One Nation One Election': Live Updates From Lok Sabha

NK Premachandran: Bill violates basic root of Federalism. Statement of object doesn't satisfy contents of Bill. Drastic structural changes proposed in election process of legislative assembly. All States should be consulted before introducing such Bill

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal express agreement with suggestions to send Bill for scrutiny to Joint Parliamentary Committee.

NCP's MP Supriya Sule: Bills completely against Federalism. Centre and States have their own terms and tenure. Can't mix the two. Can't empower Election Commission to dissolve Assemblies.

Owaisi: Administrative convenience not above Constitutional purposes. Federalism means States not appendices of Centre. Parliament not competent to enact such a law which introduces "Presidential style of democracy

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi says Bills violate right to Democratic self governance. Says if State assembly dissolved, mid-term elections conducted- it will not have 5 years tenure which is violation of Parliamentary Democracy (envisaging tenure legislature)

TDP leader and Minister Chandra Shekhar Pemmasani supports  One Nation One Election Bills. Says it reduces expenditure and enhances logistical efficiency.

Home Minister Amit Shah present in the House. Says Rule 72 of Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha allows members to speak in support of motion too.

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi says Bills are an attack on citizens' Right to Vote. Proposed Article 82(5) gives excessive powers to Election Commission. President to only act on advice of Council of Ministers or recommendation of Governor, not ECI.

IUML leader ET Mohammed:  One Nation One Election is attack on democracy and federalism. If this Bill is implemented, some states will have less than 3 years tenure.

Shiv Sena (UBT) opposes the Bill: Republic of India is a union of States. Bill undermined very entity of State. Parliament has no legislative competence.

DMK leader TR Baalu points financial constraints in holding Simultaneous elections

Many members are opposing introduction of two Bills together.

Former Law Minister Kiren Rijiju explains that debate will be clubbed to save time but presentation of both Bills will be done separately.

Banerjee: State Legislative Assembly is not subordinate to Central govt or Parliament. Tenure of State Assembly depending on tenure of Lok Sabha is inconsistent.

Banerjee: State has power to legislate under Schedule VII, List II. Autonomy of State assembly can't be taken away. Hits Basic structure of Constitution