Joint Parliamentary Committee to hold wide-ranging consultations for two days 10 & 11 July in Goa on 'One Nation, One Election'

**Executive Summary** The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) will conduct a two-day study visit to Goa on July 10 and 11, 2026, to hold consultations on the "One Nation, One Election" proposal. Chaired by Shri P. P. Chaudhary, the committee aims to gather stakeholder perspectives on proposed constitutional and legal amendments before finalizing its recommendations. The visit is part of a nationwide outreach to assess the implications of simultaneous elections on governance and India's democratic framework. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Legislative Focus** * The JPC is specifically examining the Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2024. * The committee is also reviewing the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024. * **Consultation Objectives** * Gather views and perspectives on proposed constitutional and legal amendments. * Understand the impact of simultaneous elections on governance, administration, and the democratic framework of the country. * Obtain regional inputs from a broad cross-section of society to inform final legislative recommendations. * **Nationwide Context** * The Goa visit is part of an ongoing regional outreach exercise. * Previous consultations have already been conducted in Mumbai, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Shimla, Bengaluru, and Gandhinagar. * The committee has previously interacted with Chief Ministers, constitutional authorities, and financial institutions across these regions. **Impact Analysis** **State Political Executive and Goa Legislative Assembly** * **Impact:** These stakeholders represent the political and administrative leadership of the state and are directly affected by changes to electoral cycles. * **Action Required:** Participate in interactions with the JPC on July 10 and 11 to provide views on the governance and administrative implications of the bills. **Chief Electoral Officer and State Government Officials** * **Impact:** These officials are responsible for the logistical and legal execution of elections and state administration. * **Action Required:** Provide technical and administrative feedback to the Committee regarding the implementation of simultaneous elections. **Political Parties (National and Regional)** * **Impact:** The proposed "One Nation, One Election" framework will fundamentally change how parties contest elections and manage campaigns. * **Action Required:** Present perspectives and concerns regarding the democratic impact of the proposed constitutional amendments. **Academicians, Legal Experts, and Professional Associations** * **Impact:** These groups provide the intellectual and legal scrutiny required to evaluate the feasibility of the amendments. * **Action Required:** Engage in discussions to offer expert analysis on the legal and democratic consequences of the legislation. **Industry Bodies, Business Organizations, and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)** * **Impact:** Changes in the electoral framework can affect economic stability and the functioning of both state and central enterprises. * **Action Required:** Contribute insights on the potential impact of simultaneous elections on the business environment and public sector operations.

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