Former Union Minister P Chidambaram opposed the “One Nation, One Election” proposal before a parliamentary panel, calling it “monstrous”, “unconstitutional” and “mindless”. He argued that curtailing legislatures’ five-year terms violates the Constitution’s basic structure. TMC’s Sagarika Ghosh also opposed the bills, while Padma awardees remained divided over simultaneous polls.

Chidambaram labels 'One Nation, One Election' proposal as unconstitutional during parliamentary committee discussions on simultaneous polls.