One Nation One Election bills introduced in Lok Sabha after heated debate, division of votes

Two bills outlining the process for holding simultaneous elections in India were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday following a heated debate.

Opposition parties criticised the proposed legislation – a constitutional amendment bill and a regular bill – as “an attack on the federal structure.”

The government refuted this claim.


The introduction of the bills proceeded after a division of votes requested by the opposition.

The bills passed with 269 votes in favor and 198 against, confirmed by electronic voting and a paper slip count.

This marked the first use of electronic voting in the new Parliament House.

Following the vote, the Lok Sabha adjourned until 3 p.m.