We want 'One Nation, One Education', not 'One Nation, One Election': Kejriwal targets BJP – India TV
1 year, 4 months ago

We want 'One Nation, One Education', not 'One Nation, One Election': Kejriwal targets BJP – India TV

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday targeted Bharatiya Janata Party over 'One Nation, One Election' while addressing an event in Bhiwani, Haryana, saying the BJP has come up with a new gimmick 'One Nation, One Election'. The Delhi CM questioned the rationale behind the 'One nation, One election' concept, wondering what the common man will get from such an arrangement. One Nation One Election Or One Nation One Education. One Nation One Treatment "What will the common man get from One Nation One Election?"

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One nation, one election: An idea that calls for a good hard look
2 weeks, 6 days ago

One nation, one election: An idea that calls for a good hard look

Live Mint  

Earlier this year, a nine-member committee led by former president Ram Nath Kovind presented an 18,626-page report recommending simultaneous assembly and Lok Sabha elections, popularly being referred to as ‘One Nation, One Election.’ It also recommended local body elections within 100 days of Lok Sabha and assembly elections. There have been recent debates around the proposed One Nation, One Election …

Uddhav Thackeray says 'One Nation, One Election' attempt to divert attention, takes a dig at Mahayuti
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Uddhav Thackeray says 'One Nation, One Election' attempt to divert attention, takes a dig at Mahayuti

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said that the ‘one election, one nation’ tabled by the government is an attempt to divert attention and asked to hold elections on ballot paper if people have doubts. The former Maharashtra Chief Minister said that the election commissioner should also be elected by the people. Speaking at a conference, Thackeray said that …

Voters are far wiser: Harish Salve rejects One Nation One Election criticism
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Voters are far wiser: Harish Salve rejects One Nation One Election criticism

India Today  

Senior advocate and one of the country's top constitutional experts Harish Salve rejected the opposition's charge that One Nation One Election violated federalism, saying the move would prevent governance paralysis due to frequent polls and counter unaccounted money. "Those who say One Nation One Election violates the federal structure are shooting from the hip. Bills to enable One Nation One …

MK Stalin slams BJP's 'One Nation, One Election', calls it threat to democracy
4 weeks, 2 days ago

MK Stalin slams BJP's 'One Nation, One Election', calls it threat to democracy

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticised the BJP-led Union government’s push for a “One Nation, One Election” policy, calling it an anti-federal move that threatens India’s democracy and diversity. “INDIA will resist the anti-federal & impractical ‘One Nation, One Election’ as it will push the country into the perils of a unitary form of governance, killing its …

One Nation, One Election likely in 2034? All you need to know
1 month ago

One Nation, One Election likely in 2034? All you need to know

India Today  

India could witness a historic change in its electoral process with the introduction of the One Nation, One Election system, a proposal that has been the subject of much discussion and debate in recent years. The One Nation, One Election policy proposes a unified electoral process where all elections, including those for the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, are held …

'One Nation, One Election': Majority view of 32 parties should be accepted, says ex-President Kovind
1 month ago

'One Nation, One Election': Majority view of 32 parties should be accepted, says ex-President Kovind

New Indian Express  

Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday asserted that the concept of holding simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies was the brain child of the country's founding fathers and not the Bharatiya Janata Party. The former president who led the high level committe on 'one nation, one election' emphasised the importance of majority consensus in a democracy, …

‘One nation, one election’ against federal structure: Mamata
1 month ago

‘One nation, one election’ against federal structure: Mamata

The Hindu  

With the Union Cabinet approving Bills to implement simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the country, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said her party MPs would “oppose this draconian legislation tooth and nail in Parliament”. Ms. Banerjee had written a letter to Niten Chandra, secretary of the high-level committee headed by former …

Union Cabinet okays ‘One Nation, One Election Bill’: What is it and why Oppn calls it ‘impractical’ and ‘draconian’?
1 month ago

Union Cabinet okays ‘One Nation, One Election Bill’: What is it and why Oppn calls it ‘impractical’ and ‘draconian’?

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet has approved the ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills to be tabled in the Parliament in the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament. In September a report said that the Modi government approved the implementation of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ to conduct simultaneous elections in the country. The panel said in the report that simultaneous …

Opposition says ‘One Nation, One Election' bill ’anti-democratic', BJP allies hail move
1 month ago

Opposition says ‘One Nation, One Election' bill ’anti-democratic', BJP allies hail move

Hindustan Times  

Opposition leaders on Thursday raised concerns over the Narendra Modi government's plans to introduce the ‘one nation, one election bill' to implement simultaneous polls across India in the ongoing winter session of Parliament. The INC's stand was made clear last year itself by party president Mallikarjun Kharge when he sent a four-page letter to former President Ram Nath Kovind's committee …

What is one nation, one election? The 11 proposals in the draft cleared by cabinet today
1 month ago

What is one nation, one election? The 11 proposals in the draft cleared by cabinet today

Hindustan Times  

The 'One Nation, One Election' plan was on Thursday approved by the Union Cabinet and the draft legislations will now be introduced in the Parliament. Moving ahead with its 'one nation, one election' plan, the government in September accepted the recommendations of the high-level committee for holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies in a …

'Draconian, unconstitutional': Opposition on Cabinet nod to One Nation One Election
1 month ago

'Draconian, unconstitutional': Opposition on Cabinet nod to One Nation One Election

India Today  

The Opposition INDIA bloc leaders attacked the BJP after sources earlier said that the 'One Nation, One Election' bill was cleared by the Union Cabinet, and said that it was an attempt to undermine democracy. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal slammed the BJP over "misplaced priorities," saying, "The country needs one nation, one education, and one nation, one healthcare system. …

‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill To Be Introduced In Parliament, Efforts On To Build Consensus: Rajnath Singh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill To Be Introduced In Parliament, Efforts On To Build Consensus: Rajnath Singh

ABP News  

Jammu, Sep 22 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the BJP-led government is going to table a bill on ‘one nation, one election’ in Parliament and will try to build a consensus as holding the Lok Sabha and assembly elections together across the country will help save three lakh crores. Addressing an election rally at Sainik Colony here, Singh …

One Nation, One Election: Why is Centre planning to implement it and what are its benefits? | Explained
3 months, 4 weeks ago

One Nation, One Election: Why is Centre planning to implement it and what are its benefits? | Explained

India TV News  

In a significant development, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Central government's 'One Nation, One Election' recommendations which proposes simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, with urban body and panchayat polls to be held within 100 days. Giving more details about it, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Union Cabinet has accepted the recommendations by the high-level committee on …

'Nation Has To Come Forward...': PM Modi Highlights Need For 'One Nation, One Election'
4 months, 4 weeks ago

'Nation Has To Come Forward...': PM Modi Highlights Need For 'One Nation, One Election'

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the need of ‘One Nation, One Election’ saying that the multiple and frequent elections create obstacles in the development and progress of the country. PM Modi urged everyone to come together to achieve the goal of ‘one nation, one election’, saying that having simultaneous elections across the country enhances political stability and administrative …

BJP’s plan of ‘one nation, one election’ will destroy states and their rights: K. Veeramani
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP’s plan of ‘one nation, one election’ will destroy states and their rights: K. Veeramani

The Hindu  

“One nation, one language and one culture plan of the BJP and its affiliated Hindutva organisations would be implemented if the BJP comes back to power for one more term,” said Dravidar Kazhagam leader K. Veeramani. Further, Mr. Veeramani said, one nation, one election announcement of BJP was taken lightly by people, but they should know that it destroys the …

One nation, one election: Key recommendations Ram Nath Kovind panel made in its report
10 months ago

One nation, one election: Key recommendations Ram Nath Kovind panel made in its report

Hindustan Times  

A high-level committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday submitted its report on the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies across the country. Ram Nath Kovind, chairman of the High-Level Committee on 'One Nation, One Election', presents the report to President Droupadi Murmu, in New Delhi, on March 14. The …

India Inc backs 'One Nation, One Election', says will 'enhance' economic activity
11 months ago

India Inc backs 'One Nation, One Election', says will 'enhance' economic activity

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India Inc, the nation's formal sector, has come in full support of the idea of 'One Nation, One Election' as it would synchronise electoral cycles at the central and state levels, thus enhancing governance efficiency and fostering economic development. Representatives from industry bodies FICCI and CII recently met a high-level committee on 'One Nation, One Election' chaired by …

One nation, one election against federalism: AAP
11 months, 3 weeks ago

One nation, one election against federalism: AAP

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday said holding simultaneous elections in the country will damage the idea of parliamentary democracy and the basic structure of the Constitution. The remarks of the AAP, a constituent of the INDIA bloc, came a day after the Congress, also part of the same grouping, strongly opposed the idea of holding simultaneous elections …

‘Will be a disaster for Indian democracy’: AIMIM chief Owaisi on One Nation, One Election
11 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Will be a disaster for Indian democracy’: AIMIM chief Owaisi on One Nation, One Election

Hindustan Times  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday expressed his opposition to the idea of 'One Nation, One Election', saying that the proposal will be a "disaster" for Indian democracy and federalism and that it is a "solution searching for a problem". "I write to you to oppose the proposal of "One Nation, One Election" in my capacity as …

Centre will benefit irrespective of particular party: 'One Nation, One Election' panel chief Ram Nath Kovind
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre will benefit irrespective of particular party: 'One Nation, One Election' panel chief Ram Nath Kovind

India TV News  

Former president and panel chief of 'one nation, one election' Ram Nath Kovind said the that the party that is in the Centre will benefit from holding simultaneous polls irrespective of any particular party. The former president said, "Many committees such as the parliamentary committee, Niti Aayog, Election Commission of India, and others have said that the tradition of 'one …

One Nation, One Election: Kovind-led panel discusses common ID, electoral roll
1 year, 3 months ago

One Nation, One Election: Kovind-led panel discusses common ID, electoral roll

Hindustan Times  

The panel headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind to discuss the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections across the country met for the first time on Saturday and discussed several aspects, including the possibility of a common voter ID card and electoral roll and the necessary modifications required in laws, people familiar with the matter said. The eight-member high-level committee …

Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data
1 year, 3 months ago

Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data

The Hindu  

The Union government has constituted a committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of conducting simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha, the Legislative Assemblies, municipalities, and panchayats. If the simultaneous elections idea bears fruit and is ratified and implemented, this would curtail the terms of all Legislative Assemblies barring those of four States — Andhra …

A vote for One Nation, One Election agenda
1 year, 4 months ago

A vote for One Nation, One Election agenda

Hindustan Times  

Political reforms require courage of conviction. But after 10 or 12 years, at every moment some election in some province will be going on.” There have been concerted efforts to develop an understanding on holding simultaneous polls ever since the use of black money in elections became rampant. The Law Commission, in its 107th Report in 1999, said: “The rule …

First meeting of committee on One Nation One Election likely to take place today
1 year, 4 months ago

First meeting of committee on One Nation One Election likely to take place today

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The first official meeting of the 'One Nation One Election' committee that was formed to examine the policy, is likely to take place on Wednesday under the chairmanship of former President Ram Nath Kovind at his residence in the national capital, the sources said. The Union Law Ministry on Saturday named eight members to the committee, headed by …

Arvind Kejriwal claims BJP will 'hide its face for 5 years’ after one nation, one election drive
1 year, 4 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal claims BJP will 'hide its face for 5 years’ after one nation, one election drive

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday reiterated his suggestion on equal education and healthcare and added that there should be an election every third month while taking a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party. Opposition the proposition of conducting ‘one nation, one election’, Kejriwal said BJP will ‘not show their faces for five years’ …

'One Nation, One Election in interest of India if done with correct intentions': Prashant Kishor
1 year, 4 months ago

'One Nation, One Election in interest of India if done with correct intentions': Prashant Kishor

Firstpost  

Explaining the pros of ‘One Nation, One Election’, political strategist Prashant Kishor said that it will bring down costs that the country has to spend on elections multiple times as well as make it easier for voters who have to take a decision only once Political strategist Prashant Kishor said that the idea of ‘One Nation, One Election’ can be …

Opinion: One Nation, One Election — Speculation, calculations
1 year, 4 months ago

Opinion: One Nation, One Election — Speculation, calculations

India Today  

On Thursday, just before INDIA bloc could sit and discuss weaponising their alliance, a political explosion shattered Delhi's calm. By evening, news headlines said legislation for the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'One Nation One Election' proposal could get pushed in the special session. Hypothetically, if the government does push and clear the 'One Nation One Election' constitutional amendment, it may get …

Rajasthan: LPG rate will be Rs 5,000 if 'one nation, one election' is implemented, says Kejriwal
1 year, 4 months ago

Rajasthan: LPG rate will be Rs 5,000 if 'one nation, one election' is implemented, says Kejriwal

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann launched the Aam Aadmi Party's 'guarantee cards' ahead of the Rajasthan Assembly polls due later this year. The Delhi CM attacked PM Modi over the 'one nation one election' idea. Kejriwal attacks PM Targeting the PM, Kejriwal said if the 'one nation, one election' proposal becomes a reality, the …

One Nation One Election: Panel Gets into Action With Preparatory Briefing by Officials to Kovind, Say Sources
1 year, 4 months ago

One Nation One Election: Panel Gets into Action With Preparatory Briefing by Officials to Kovind, Say Sources

News 18  

BJP Has Come up With New Gimmick 'One Nation, One Election': Arvind Kejriwal “The BJP has come up with a new gimmick ‘One Nation, One Election’. #WATCH | On Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury not joining the committee formed for One Nation One Election, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar says, “… One Nation One election is a powerful idea and its time has …

'One Nation, One Election' A Good Idea, But May Not Happen Anytime Soon | HT Decode
1 year, 4 months ago

'One Nation, One Election' A Good Idea, But May Not Happen Anytime Soon | HT Decode

Hindustan Times  

'One Nation, One Election' A Good Idea, But May Not Happen Anytime Soon | HT Decode The agenda for the upcoming special session of the Parliament is still under wraps. But speculation is rife that the Modi Government will move a bill on 'one nation, one election'. In this episode of HT Decode, our editor-in-chief Sukumar Ranganathan decodes the pros, …

CPI-M leader Manik Sarkar opposes 'One Nation, One Election', says BJP is scared of I.N.D.I.A – India TV
1 year, 4 months ago

CPI-M leader Manik Sarkar opposes 'One Nation, One Election', says BJP is scared of I.N.D.I.A – India TV

India TV News  

One Nation One Election row: Former Tripura chief minister and senior CPI leader Manik Sarkar opposed the Centre's proposal to bring 'One Nation, One Election' on Saturday during an election rally at Manaipathar under the Dhanpur Assembly constituency in Sepahijala district. Sarkar, the CPI politburo member, asserted the Centre is reportedly planning to bring a new bill in the Lok …

'Humein kya milega?' Kejriwal rejects Centre's 'One Nation, One Election' idea
1 year, 4 months ago

'Humein kya milega?' Kejriwal rejects Centre's 'One Nation, One Election' idea

India Today  

Amid the ongoing political debate over the Centre's 'One Nation One Election' proposal, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday called for the need to implement "One Nation One Education", countering BJP attempts to club Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. "I have been witnessing the new topic introduced by the BJP, 'One Nation One Election'. "Our benefit is in One …

Is 'One Nation, One Election' an idea whose time has come?
1 year, 4 months ago

Is 'One Nation, One Election' an idea whose time has come?

India Today  

The Narendra Modi government has formed a committee under former president Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of ‘one nation, one election’ in the country. Simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls may mean big savings of time and money, but critics warn that it threatens to strike at the very nature of India’s parliamentary democracy. It makes sense to …

‘One Nation, One Election’ will bring stability, says Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister; Samajwadi Party calls it a malicious attempt to establish monarchy
1 year, 4 months ago

‘One Nation, One Election’ will bring stability, says Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister; Samajwadi Party calls it a malicious attempt to establish monarchy

The Hindu  

As the Union Government formed a committee to deliberate on the idea of “One Nation, One Election”, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the step would ensure ‘prosperity’ and the ‘stability’ of democracy. Mr. Adityanath added that it was necessary for a State like Uttar Pradesh to conduct Parliamentary, Assembly, and all other elections simultaneously as frequent …

'One Nation, One Election': 'Step taken in interest of nation,' tweets Keshav Prasad Maurya
1 year, 4 months ago

'One Nation, One Election': 'Step taken in interest of nation,' tweets Keshav Prasad Maurya

India TV News  

The Centre on Thursday formed a committee for 'One Nation, One Election' under the leadership of former president Ramnath Kovind. On Thursday, it was speculated that the central government may introduce the 'One Nation, One Election' bill during Parliament's special session from September 18 to 22. Shiv Sena leader and MP Sanjay Raut said that the Centre have brought this …

‘Polls held every few months, impact on development works known to all’: PM Modi pitches for ‘One Nation, One Election’
4 years, 1 month ago

‘Polls held every few months, impact on development works known to all’: PM Modi pitches for ‘One Nation, One Election’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pitched for ‘One Nation, One Election’, saying it is the need of India as polls taking place every few months impact development works. Therefore, it is a must to have deep study and deliberation on ‘One Nation, One Election’,” PM Modi said. We also developed ‘one nation, one mobility card’ system, and today there …

The meaning of PM Modi’s ‘one nation’ push
5 years, 4 months ago

The meaning of PM Modi’s ‘one nation’ push

Hindustan Times  

From the ramparts of the Red Fort, this Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that with the end of Article 370 and 35A, every Indian could now be proud of having “One nation, One Constitution”. He referred to the creation of systems of one nation-one tax; one nation-one grid; one nation-one mobility card; and the fact that there are …

'One election, one ideology' not acceptable to India, BJP should not 'divide country for votes': Congress' Anand Sharma in RS
5 years, 6 months ago

'One election, one ideology' not acceptable to India, BJP should not 'divide country for votes': Congress' Anand Sharma in RS

Firstpost  

The Congress said in the Rajya Sabha that the idea of ‘one election, one face, one ideology’ is not acceptable to India and asked the BJP to desist from ‘dividing the country for votes’. New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday said in the Rajya Sabha that the idea of “one election, one face, one ideology” is not acceptable to India …

BJP's 'one nation, one poll' a ploy to win all elections by single 'manipulation': Mayawati
5 years, 6 months ago

BJP's 'one nation, one poll' a ploy to win all elections by single 'manipulation': Mayawati

India TV News  

BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday opposed the BJP's "one nation, one election" idea aimed at having simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assemblies polls, saying it is a saffron party's ploy to win all elections through one-time "manipulation" of EVMs. “The new gimmick of 'one nation, one election' is a BJP's ploy to win the Lok Sabha and assembly elections by …

One nation, one election? Perish the thought
5 years, 6 months ago

One nation, one election? Perish the thought

India Today  

The one nation, one election thought has been doing the rounds for the past few years. Later Union minister Rajnath Singh said that the government will form a committee to look into the feasibility of one nation, one election. One nation, one election votaries say that frequent elections bring the Model Code of Conduct into play thus hampering government working. …

One nation, one election to divert people's attention from key issues: Chhattisgarh CM
5 years, 6 months ago

One nation, one election to divert people's attention from key issues: Chhattisgarh CM

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal on "one nation, one selection", or simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, is meant to divert people's attention from key issues concerning them, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said on Friday. He said the talk on 'one nation, one election' is to divert people's attention from main issues. To a question whether or not Chhattisgarh …

Ahead of all party-meeting, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi says consensus on 'one nation, one election' will benefit country
5 years, 6 months ago

Ahead of all party-meeting, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi says consensus on 'one nation, one election' will benefit country

Firstpost  

Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the country would be benefitted if a consensus was reached on the issue of ‘one nation, one election.’ New Delhi: Ahead of the all-party meeting, Union minority affairs minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Wednesday said that the country would be benefitted if a consensus was reached on the issue of ‘one …

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