Former Chief Justice of India criticises proposed legislation for simultaneous elections, citing concerns over Election Commission of India's discretion and constitutional violations.
The proposed legislation for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies confers “unfettered discretion” to the Election Commission, former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna told a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Tuesday (August 19, 2025).
The committee headed by BJP MP and senior leader P.P. Chaudhary is reviewing the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024, commonly called the one nation, one election Bill.
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