Govt tables 'One Nation, One Election' bill in Lok Sabha
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Govt tables 'One Nation, One Election' bill in Lok Sabha

Firstpost  

After accepting the recommendations of a committee led by former President Ramnath Kovind on simultaneous elections, the Narendra Modi government has now tabled the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill in Lok Sabha The Narendra Modi government on Tuesday tabled the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill in the Lok Sabha. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced a constitutional amendment bill for simultaneous elections to parliament, state legislatures, and local bodies. Last year, the Union government had set up a high-level committee headed by former President Ramnath Kovind to study the feasibility of simultaneous elections. In the first step, the committee said simultaneous elections should be held for Lok Sabha and state assemblies and, in the second step, elections to municipalities and panchayats will be synchronised with Lok Sabha and state assemblies in such a way that local body elections are held within 100 days of holding elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

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Parliamentary panel's first meet on simultaneous polls, BJP members laud concept
3 days, 11 hours ago

Parliamentary panel's first meet on simultaneous polls, BJP members laud concept

India Today  

The parliamentary panel constituted to scrutinise the two bills on simultaneous elections held its first meeting on Wednesday, with BJP members lauding the concept, and opposition MPs questioning it. Officials of the Ministry of Law and Justice made a presentation on the provisions of the proposed laws during the meeting, citing support to the idea of simultaneous Lok Sabha and …

One Nation One Election and representative democracy
1 week, 5 days ago

One Nation One Election and representative democracy

The Hindu  

The Constitution Bill, 2024, that was tabled in the Lok Sabha, proposes simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and State/Union Territory Legislative Assemblies with the insertion of Article 82. While the proposal seeks administrative efficiency and reduced election fatigue, critical questions arise: has the ‘One Nation, One Election ’ process been truly inclusive and representative? Understanding representative democracy Representative democracy …

One nation, one election: An idea that calls for a good hard look
2 weeks, 3 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 …

‘Should evaluate ONOE in national interest’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Should evaluate ONOE in national interest’

New Indian Express  

PP Chaudhary, former Union Minister of State for Law and now Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee of the Constitution Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws Bill, 2024, is hopeful that the JPC, with its erudite and experienced members, will come out with the report in the national interest, he said in a conversation with Rajesh Kumar Thakur. As …

First meeting of parliamentary panel on 'One Nation, One Election' on January 8: Sources
2 weeks, 5 days ago

First meeting of parliamentary panel on 'One Nation, One Election' on January 8: Sources

India TV News  

One Nation, One Election: The first meeting of the 39-member parliamentary panel on 'One Nation, One Election' will be held on January 8, 2025, said sources on Monday. According to the Parliamentary sources, the first meeting of the Joint Committee on bills for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, chaired by BJP member P P Chaudhary, is …

​Pie in the sky: On the idea of simultaneous elections
2 weeks, 5 days ago

​Pie in the sky: On the idea of simultaneous elections

The Hindu  

With the Union government introducing two Bills in the Lok Sabha to implement its idea of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies, the stage is set for Parliament to debate the feasibility, or otherwise, of the idea of what the government calls “One Nation, One Election”. The content in the Bills themselves are in line with …

One Nation, One Election: 39-Member Panel Formed To Discuss Bills, This BJP MP To Be Chairperson
3 weeks ago

One Nation, One Election: 39-Member Panel Formed To Discuss Bills, This BJP MP To Be Chairperson

ABP News  

BJP member PP Chaudhary was on Friday appointed chairman of the mega joint committee of Parliament set up to examine bills proposing simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Earlier, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal had moved resolutions in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to refer the Constitution Bill and the Union Territories Laws Bill …

’One nation, one election’ sent to Joint Parliamentary Committee
3 weeks, 1 day ago

’One nation, one election’ sent to Joint Parliamentary Committee

Live Mint  

Minutes before the Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, the House adopted a resolution recommending the two bills on holding simultaneous elections to a 39-member joint parliamentary committee of both Houses. 12 Rajya Sabha MPs to be part of the Joint Parliamentary Committee for 'One Nation One Election'. The agenda for the House on Friday included a motion …

One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls to have 39 members
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls to have 39 members

The Hindu  

The government has moved to increase the strength of the joint committee of Parliament that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous elections from 31 MPs to 39, giving representation to more parties. The list of Lok Sabha MPs proposed by the government now includes one member each from the Shiv Sena, CPI and the Lok Janshakti Party, besides two …

One Nation One Election bill referred to joint parliamentary panel
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

One Nation One Election bill referred to joint parliamentary panel

India Today  

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday sent two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections to a joint parliamentary committee that consisted of 39 MPs from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The Constitution bill and the Union Territories Amendment bill were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a fiery debate on December 17, with the …

Amid din, Lok Sabha sends ONOE bills to joint committee of two Houses
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Amid din, Lok Sabha sends ONOE bills to joint committee of two Houses

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid uproar over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks related to B R Ambedkar, the Lok Sabha on Friday referred the two bills on simultaneous polls to a joint committee of Parliament. Instead of taking up the Question Hour, Speaker Om Birla asked Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to move the resolution to refer the Constitution Bill, 2024 and …

Parliamentary panel on ONOE bills to have 39 members
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Parliamentary panel on ONOE bills to have 39 members

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The government has moved to increase the strength of the joint committee of Parliament that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous elections from 31 MPs to 39, giving representation to more parties. The list of Lok Sabha MPs proposed by the government now includes one member each from the Shiv Sena, CPI and the Lok Janshakti Party, …

Anurag Thakur, Priyanka Gandhi in Joint Parliamentary Committee for ‘One Nation One Election’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Anurag Thakur, Priyanka Gandhi in Joint Parliamentary Committee for ‘One Nation One Election’

Live Mint  

Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Manish Tewari, BJP leader Anurag Thakur have been included as members of a Joint Parliamentary Committee for One Nation One Election’. The other members are — Dharmendra Yadav, Kalyan Banerjee, Supriya Sule, Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Sambit Patra, Anil Baluni, Anurag Singh Thakur named as members of JPC. Ramesh — Bansuri Swaraj — Parshottambhai Rupala …

Priyanka Gandhi, Randeep Surjewala Among Congress MPs To Be Part Of JPC On 'One Nation One Election' Bill
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Priyanka Gandhi, Randeep Surjewala Among Congress MPs To Be Part Of JPC On 'One Nation One Election' Bill

ABP News  

One Nation One Election Bill: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Randeep Singh Surjewala will be part of the Joint Parliamentary Committee for 'One Nation One Election' bill. The bill proposes simultaneous elections for both Lok Sabha and state assemblies and was introduced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Tuesday that Prime …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC: Sources
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC: Sources

Hindustan Times  

Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari, Sukhdeo Bhagat and Randeep Surjewala will likely represent the party in the joint committee of the parliament that will scrutinise the simultaneous polls legislation, sources said today. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra speaks in Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress has proposed the names of Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjee and Rajya …

Simultaneous polls: Priyanka Gandhi, Shrikant Shinde likely to be on joint committee of Parliament
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Simultaneous polls: Priyanka Gandhi, Shrikant Shinde likely to be on joint committee of Parliament

The Hindu  

The BJP is considering the names of its seasoned MPs Ravi Shankar Prasad and Nishikant Dubey as nominees for the parliamentary panel that will scrutinise simultaneous poll bills, while Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Manish Tewari are set to be among the Congress representatives, sources said. The pros and cons of simultaneous elections | Explained Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to be on One Nation, One Election Bill House panel: Reports
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to be on One Nation, One Election Bill House panel: Reports

Live Mint  

Congress Member of Parliament Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is likely among party's list of nominees to the joint parliamentary committee to further study the 'one nation, one election' Constitution Amendment Bill that was tabled in Parliament yesterday. The two bills approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Thursday include The Constitution Bill, 2024 and the The Union Territories Laws …

One nation, one election bill: Gadkari, Scindia among 20 BJP MPs absent in Lok Sabha; party mulls notice
3 weeks, 3 days ago

One nation, one election bill: Gadkari, Scindia among 20 BJP MPs absent in Lok Sabha; party mulls notice

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party plans to issue notices to its members in Lok Sabha who weren't present for the introduction of the bills related to the ‘One Nation One Election' plan on December 17. Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Giriraj Singh, are among the big names who skipped the voting on the bills in the lower house of …

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Introduced, But NDA's Numbers In Parliament Won't Make Passage Easy
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Introduced, But NDA's Numbers In Parliament Won't Make Passage Easy

ABP News  

The central government on Tuesday, December 17, introduced the 'One Nation, One Election' bill in the Lok Sabha, proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. Two-Thirds Majority Required for Passage To pass the constitutional amendment for 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, the government will need additional support. The Lok Sabha requires 362 votes for a two-thirds majority, while in …

‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills in Lok Sabha: Does govt have numbers to clear Parliament hurdle?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills in Lok Sabha: Does govt have numbers to clear Parliament hurdle?

Firstpost  

Amid objections by opposition parties, two bills that will enable the implementation of One Nation, One Election were tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. PTI The Centre has introduced two bills in the Lok Sabha that will help implement the Bharatiya Janata Party’s plank of “One Nation, One Election”. It states, “An amendment of this Constitution may be initiated …

Gadkari among BJP MPs absent during 'One Nation, One Election' bills' LS introduction, party likely to issue notice
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Gadkari among BJP MPs absent during 'One Nation, One Election' bills' LS introduction, party likely to issue notice

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party will reportedly send notices to its members in Lok Sabha who weren't present for the introduction of the bills related to the ‘One Nation One Election' plan on Tuesday. BJP members absent during introduction of ‘One Nation One Election' bills? Union Ministers Giriraj Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Jyotiraditya Scindia and CR Patil were among nearly 20 BJP …

Gadkari among BJP MPs absent during 'One Nation, One Election' bills' LS introduction, party likely to issue notice
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Gadkari among BJP MPs absent during 'One Nation, One Election' bills' LS introduction, party likely to issue notice

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party will reportedly send notices to its members in Lok Sabha who weren't present for the introduction of the bills related to the ‘One Nation One Election' plan on Tuesday. BJP members absent during introduction of ‘One Nation One Election' bills? Union Ministers Giriraj Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Jyotiraditya Scindia and CR Patil were among nearly 20 BJP …

One Nation One Election bill explained: From introduction to passage
3 weeks, 3 days ago

One Nation One Election bill explained: From introduction to passage

India Today  

Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections in the country were introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 17 by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Meghwal also introduced The Union Territories Amendment Bill, which seeks to align elections in the Union territories of Puducherry, Delhi, and Jammu and Kashmir with the Lok Sabha polls. WAY …

Nitin Gadkari, 19 BJP MPs skip One Nation One Poll session, may get notice: Sources
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Nitin Gadkari, 19 BJP MPs skip One Nation One Poll session, may get notice: Sources

India Today  

A total of 20 BJP MPs, including senior leaders like Nitin Gadkari, Giriraj Singh, and Jyotiraditya Scindia are set to face the music for their absence in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday during the introduction of the One Nation, One Election Bill, as per sources. The Bill, central to the government's push for simultaneous elections across the country, was introduced …

One Nation, One Election: What's the road ahead for bill to become an act? EXPLAINED
3 weeks, 3 days ago

One Nation, One Election: What's the road ahead for bill to become an act? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

The 129th Constitutional Amendment Bill for the simultaneous elections was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. After the One Nation, One Election Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha, the opposition demanded to send it to the Joint Parliamentary Committee. Rajya Sabha proceedings In Rajya Sabha, the same process would follow The discussion and debate will take place over …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari of Congress to be in One Nation One Election committee: Sources
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari of Congress to be in One Nation One Election committee: Sources

India TV News  

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tiwari, Sukhdev Bhagat from Lok Sabha and Randeep Surjewala from Rajya Sabha will be in the One Nation One Election committee, sources said. Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a fiery debate on Tuesday, with the Opposition terming the move "dictatorial" and Law Minister …

One Nation One Election bill explained: From introduction to passage
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

One Nation One Election bill explained: From introduction to passage

India Today  

Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections in the country were introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 17 by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Meghwal also introduced The Union Territories Amendment Bill, which seeks to align elections in the Union territories of Puducherry, Delhi, and Jammu and Kashmir with the Lok Sabha polls. WAY …

Priyanka Gandhi, Manish Tewari among Congress MPs in JPC on 'One Nation One Election' Bill
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Priyanka Gandhi, Manish Tewari among Congress MPs in JPC on 'One Nation One Election' Bill

India TV News  

One Nation One Election bill: Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari and Sukhdeo Bhagat will be in the Joint Parliamentary Committee for deliberations on the 'One Nation One Election' Bill. Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a fiery debate on Tuesday, with the Opposition terming the move …

One Nation, One Election: Transforming India’s electoral and governance system
3 weeks, 3 days ago

One Nation, One Election: Transforming India’s electoral and governance system

Op India  

On 17th December, the Constitution Bill, 2024, proposing One Nation, One Election, was introduced in Lok Sabha by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Benefits of One Nation, One Election Promotes consistency in governance Frequent elections disrupt governance at every level. One Nation One Election could significantly reduce the expenditure and would create fiscal space for development projects. In his statement, …

BJP to send notice to 20 Lok Sabha MPs for not being present for voting on ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill
3 weeks, 3 days ago

BJP to send notice to 20 Lok Sabha MPs for not being present for voting on ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party will send notice to 20 MPs who were absent during voting on ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, which was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The BJP had issued a three-line whip to all its Lok Sabha MPs to be present in the House today. The bill has been sent to …

BJP to send notice to 20 Lok Sabha MPs for not being present for voting on ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill
3 weeks, 3 days ago

BJP to send notice to 20 Lok Sabha MPs for not being present for voting on ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party will send notice to 20 MPs who were absent during voting on ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, which was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Parliament Winter Session LIVE The Constitution Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Meghwal after a nearly 90-minute debate, followed by a division of votes. Meghwal also introduced The …

BJP to send notice to over 20 MPs who skipped voting on One Nation One Election bill in Lok Sabha
3 weeks, 3 days ago

BJP to send notice to over 20 MPs who skipped voting on One Nation One Election bill in Lok Sabha

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to send notice to over 20 MPs from the party who were absent during the voting on the introduction of the One Nation One Election bill in Lok Sabha, sources said. The bill has been referred to a joint parliamentary committee following a fiery debate after Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced it in …

Power shift to EC? Opposition slams One Nation One Election Bill – is there merit to the claim?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Power shift to EC? Opposition slams One Nation One Election Bill – is there merit to the claim?

Live Mint  

One Nation One Election Bill: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled the two bills, paving way for 'one nation, one election' or simultaneous elections, in the Lok Sabha today, December 17. One Nation One Election Bill The bills that pave way for unified elections across the nation has been on the agenda of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party for …

One Nation, One Election bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Who is in favour? Who is opposing it?
Top News
3 weeks, 3 days ago

One Nation, One Election bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Who is in favour? Who is opposing it?

Firstpost  

The Centre has introduced the Constitution Bill, 2024, better known as the One Nation, One Election Bill, in the Lok Sabha. VIDEO | Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moves 'one nation, one election' bills for introduction in Lok Sabha.#OneNationOneElectionBill pic.twitter.com/vgPvelEwLu — Press Trust of India December 17, 2024 Let’s take a closer look. JD chief spokesperson Neeraj Kumar had …

'Anti-constitutional, robs people's mandate': Opposition slams Centre over ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'Anti-constitutional, robs people's mandate': Opposition slams Centre over ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill

Hindustan Times  

The constitutional amendment bills for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously were introduced in the Parliament on Tuesday, with the opposition leaders heavily criticising the bill. Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee also attacked the saffron party over the ONOE bill, claiming it to be an "unashamed" attack on the nation's democracy. The TMC general secretary said that …

One nation, one election: ECI to retain discretionary powers to defer assembly polls
3 weeks, 4 days ago

One nation, one election: ECI to retain discretionary powers to defer assembly polls

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : The Election Commission of India will likely retain discretionary powers to defer legislative assembly polls under specific circumstances even after the country transitions to a ‘one nation, one election’ system, per the Constitutional amendment bill tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. However, the ECI may, at its discretion, write to the President to defer state elections …

Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee

Live Law  

Two bills which aim to achieve One Nation One Election–'The Constitution 129th Amendment Bill 2024' as well as the 'The Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after a voting process. The Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024 proposes to make consequential amendments in Section 5 of the Government of Union Territories Act …

Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee

Live Law  

Two bills which aim to achieve One Nation One Election–'The Constitution 129th Amendment Bill 2024' as well as the 'The Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after a voting process. The Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024 proposes to make consequential amendments in Section 5 of the Government of Union Territories Act …

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha With 269 Votes, 198 MPs Oppose
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha With 269 Votes, 198 MPs Oppose

ABP News  

Parliament Winter Session: The 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, seen as the long-pending electoral reform, was introduced in Lok Sabha after 269 MPs voted in favour and 198 were against it being tabled on Monday. VIDEO | 'One Nation One Election' Bills introduced in Lok Sabha with 269 voting in favour and 198 against. #OneNationOneElection #ParliamentWinterSession2024 pic.twitter.com/1ZS1tfTPUt — Press Trust …

One Nation One Election Bill referred at Lok Sabha to joint parliamentary committee
3 weeks, 4 days ago

One Nation One Election Bill referred at Lok Sabha to joint parliamentary committee

The Hindu  

Two Bills seeking to implement simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal after an intense debate during which Opposition members asserted that the legislation were “anti-federal” and went against the Basic Structure of the Constitution. pic.twitter.com/5GIQQ0qY7r — Manickam Tagore.B🇮🇳மாணிக்கம் தாகூர்.ப December 17, 2024 …

Modi proposed parliamentary panel for ONOE Bill: Amit Shah
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Modi proposed parliamentary panel for ONOE Bill: Amit Shah

Deccan Chronicle  

Home Minister Amit Shah revealed on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested referring the One Nation, One Election bills to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for detailed examination. Shah’s statement came after Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled the Constitution Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws Bill, 2024 in the Lok Sabha. The bills aim to synchronise Lok …

One nation, one election: Opposition says bills undermine state autonomy, shift power to Election Commission
3 weeks, 4 days ago

One nation, one election: Opposition says bills undermine state autonomy, shift power to Election Commission

Live Mint  

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled on Tuesday the 'One Nation, One Election' Bills, paving the way for simultaneous elections, in the Lok Sabha today, December 17. The two bills approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Thursday include The Constitution Bill, 2024 and the The Union Territories Laws Bill, 2024. Here is what the opposition leaders …

One nation, one election bills introduced in Lok Sabha; Congress, SP launch sharp attacks
3 weeks, 4 days ago

One nation, one election bills introduced in Lok Sabha; Congress, SP launch sharp attacks

Hindustan Times  

Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday tabled the constitutional amendment bills for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously in the Lok Sabha. “Introduction, consideration of one nation, one election bills beyond the legislative competence of this House, urge govt to withdraw it,” he told the Lok Sabha. One nation, one election bill As per a copy of …

'One Nation, One Election' bill tabled in LS
3 weeks, 4 days ago

'One Nation, One Election' bill tabled in LS

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government on Tuesday introduced the Constitution Bill in the Lok Sabha that proposes to roll out “One Nation, One Election” in the country after fiery debate, followed by a division of votes. Meghwal said the proposed Bills to simultaneously hold the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies elections did not attack the “basic structure doctrine as claimed by …

Cong opposes 'ONOE' bill, Tewari moves adjournment notice in LS
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cong opposes 'ONOE' bill, Tewari moves adjournment notice in LS

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress MP Manish Tewari on Tuesday submitted adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha, opposing the One Nation One Election Bill Bill, 2024. Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha, opposing the One Nation One Election Bill pic.twitter.com/lNvSEGT1ob — ANI December 17, 2024 Tewari argued that the bill undermines India’s federal character, as defined in …

What is 'One Nation One Election' proposal: Explained in points
3 weeks, 4 days ago

What is 'One Nation One Election' proposal: Explained in points

Hindustan Times  

The Central Government is bringing the ‘One Nation, One Election' Bill in Parliament on Tuesday. A committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind recommended the holding of simultaneous elections at all levels. The committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, which proposed that plan, argued that holding frequent elections each year negatively impacts the economy, polity, and society. …

Home Minister Amit Shah Speaks During Constitution Debate In Rajya Sabha | Highlights
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Home Minister Amit Shah Speaks During Constitution Debate In Rajya Sabha | Highlights

ABP News  

The Constitution Bill, 2024, commonly known as the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the proposed legislation, which is likely to be forwarded to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for broader deliberations. According to the agenda released, Meghwal is expected to request Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla …

Parliament session LIVE: One nation, one election bill in Lok Sabha today; Congress issues whip to MPs
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Parliament session LIVE: One nation, one election bill in Lok Sabha today; Congress issues whip to MPs

Hindustan Times  

Parliament session LIVE: Opposition MPs raise slogans in Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of the Parliament, in New Delhi on December 16. Parliament session LIVE: The Winter Session of Parliament, which began on November 25 has entered its final week. On Tuesday, the Narendra Modi-led Central government has listed a constitutional amendment bill allowing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly …

Parliament session highlights: After Shah's speech, Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Parliament session highlights: After Shah's speech, Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Parliament session: Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday introduced the bill for “one nation, one election” in the Lok Sabha. Following the introduction of the Constitution Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws Bill, 2024, the bill has now been sent to the Joint Parliamentary Committee for a detailed discussion. The bill, which The proposal to align elections …

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