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Chidambaram tells JPC ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills are unconstitutional, mindless
We sought Chidambaram’s views as part of this examination process, and the committee will examine them before making its recommendations, said P.P. Chaudhary
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The Joint Committee of Parliament (JPC) is currently examining two crucial bills aimed at implementing the 'One Nation, One Election' framework: the , and the . Former Union Minister P. Chidambaram strongly opposed the legislation before the panel, arguing it violates the Constitution's **Basic Structure** by curtailing the fixed tenure of legislatures, while other stakeholders highlighted concerns regarding governance vacuums and the need for clear statutory provisions.
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