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NLUs Propose Constructive No-Confidence Vote & Limit EC's Power Under 'One Nation, One Election' Bill

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01 Apr 2026
~2 min
Source: Indian Express
Key Data:8 NLUs
Bodies:Election Commission of IndiaJoint Parliamentary CommitteeNational Law Universities
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What This Article Covers

1.NLU experts propose a 'constructive no-confidence motion', requiring a majority for an alternative leader before ousting a government, to ensure stability under synchronized elections.

2.They recommend limiting the Election Commission's broad power to defer Assembly elections by specifying circumstances and a definite timeline, citing federalism concerns.

3.They also suggest giving statutory force to the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and appointing Election Commissioners via a collegium of PM, LoP, and CJI.

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Legal experts from eight National Law Universities have proposed key amendments to the 'One Nation, One Election' Bills, aiming to bolster democratic stability and federal balance. Their core suggestions include introducing a 'constructive vote of no-confidence' mechanism and clearly defining the Election Commission's powers to defer Assembly polls.

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NLUs Involved8 (Jodhpur, Kochi, Patna, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Lucknow)
Parliamentary CommitteeJoint Committee on 'One Nation, One Election' Bills
Committee ChairmanBJP MP P P Chaudhary
International ExamplesGermany, Belgium, Spain (for constructive no-confidence)

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  • ›NLUs Involved: 8 (Jodhpur, Kochi, Patna, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Lucknow)
  • ›Parliamentary Committee: Joint Committee on 'One Nation, One Election' Bills
  • ›Target this Data: 8 NLUs (Jodhpur, Kochi, Patna, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Lucknow)
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation, One Election' Bills
  • ›Target this Legal Point: Article 324 (Election Commission)

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

Under which Article of the Indian Constitution is the Election Commission of India established?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the suggestions made by NLU experts to the Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation, One Election':

1. They suggested introducing a constructive vote of no-confidence, similar to the mechanism used in Germany.

2. They proposed that the Election Commission's power to defer Assembly elections should be unlimited to ensure flexibility.

3. They recommended appointing Election Commissioners through a collegium comprising the Prime Minister, the Leader of Opposition, and the Chief Justice of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

How many National Law Universities (NLUs) made presentations to the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation, One Election', as per the article?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary constitutional concern raised by NLU experts regarding the Election Commission's power under the 'One Nation, One Election' Bills?

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