Tewari: How is it possible under our Constitutional scheme that tenure of the State legislature can be made subject to tenure of National legislature? States are separate and equal constituents. This is "excessive Centralism"
SP leader questions implementation of #OneNationOneElection Bills. Asks how elections will be held if government in one State falls.
AITC leader Kalyan Banerjee says the Bills hit Basic Structure of Constitution. Says proposed Article 83(5) is contrary to Article 83(2).
Law Minister moves motion to introduce the #OneNationOneElection Bill
Congress leader Manish Tiwari opposes the motion.
Tewari says the Bills are an "assault" on the 'Basic Structure' doctrine which spells out certain features of the Indian Constitution that are beyond amending power of the Parliament. Talks about Federalism and structure of Indian Democracy.
Speaker has received notices against introduction of #OneNationOneElection Bill.
Opposition leaders will be given opportunity to raise their concerns: Speaker