'ONOE Bills deferred to later this week as LS focuses on finances'

FINANCIAL MATTERS TAKE CENTRE STAGE IN LS

NEW DELHI: The government has deferred the introduction of two key Bills aimed at implementing the 'One Nation, One Election' plan in the Lok Sabha until the completion of financial business, according to sources. These Bills, initially scheduled for introduction on Monday, will likely be tabled later this week following the passage of supplementary demands for grants.

The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, were listed in the original agenda for Monday. However, the revised list of businesses issued by the Lok Sabha secretariat did not include these Bills. Despite this, the government retains the flexibility to bring in legislative proposals through a 'Supplementary List of Business' with the Lok Sabha Speaker's approval.

The Bills were circulated among members last week as part of the procedural requirement, and they address the government's ambitious plan to synchronise Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. The Winter Session of Parliament, set to conclude on December 20, provides a narrow window for their consideration and passage.