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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Six former CJIs said simultaneous elections won't undermine federalism, Constitution: JPC chief

Panaji: Legal experts including six former Chief Justices of India told the Joint Parliamentary Committee that the proposed 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) framework conforms to the Constitution and does not violate federal structure or democratic principles, panel chairman P P Chaudhary said here on Saturday.

Addressing a press conference at the end of the JPC's two-day visit to Goa, Chaudhary said the committee examined concerns over whether simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections would undermine federalism or violate the Constitution's basic structure.

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