Overview

• The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, legislative leaders, and key officials on May 19, 2025, to gather input on the One Nation, One Election initiative.
• Discussions covered constitutional amendments, governance stability, the Tenth Schedule, anti-defection law, and logistical challenges of simultaneous elections.
• Representatives from organizations including the Bombay High Court Advocates’ Association, NSE, and Maharashtra Agro-Industries Development Corporation committed to conducting in-depth studies and submitting reports to the JPC.
• Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe highlighted cost savings and smoother governance as benefits of synchronized elections, while also emphasizing opportunities for economically weaker candidates under proposed reforms.
• Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar raised concerns about the film industry's challenges during frequent elections, adding to the diverse perspectives considered by the JPC.