Three members of Gujarat Bar Council oppose One Nation One Election, resolution expected on April 10

‘One Nation One Election’ (ONOE) has not only taken centre stage in the country’s politics, but has also gripped the Gujarat Bar Council, which became the first bar council in the country to put forward a resolution regarding ONOE in its general meeting. However, three members strongly opposed it and demanded a discussion on the matter. 

A general meeting of the Bar Council of Gujarat was held under the leadership of chairman J J Patel, Finance Committee Chairman Anil C Kella, and other office bearers.

Applications for monetary assistance from the heirs of about 48 deceased lawyers of the state were approved, and a decision was taken to pay a total assistance of over ₹1.32 crore.

A resolution on ONOE issue was presented by J J Patel. All members of the BJP-leaning Samras Panel supported the resolution.

Three opposition members had raised their objections against this resolution. They demanded a discussion on the matter, stating its importance, and wanted to be heard. 

Consequently, the chairman gave the opposition members an opportunity to discuss, postponing the matter to April 10. However, the resolution is expected to be passed on April 10 by the Samras Panel which has been in power for more than 25 years and hold a majority.