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 nation, one election.’ “Our country is a multi-party democracy. The country needs ‘one nation, one election.’ The Lok Sabha election has just been finished. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited the heads of all political parties that have at least one member either in the Lok Sabha or in the Rajya Sabha for a meeting that he will chair to discuss several issues, including the ‘one nation, one election’ idea for holding simultaneous election to the Lok Sabha and the state Legislative Assemblies in the country. It is a great opportunity for political parties to put forth their views.” AAP national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will also skip today’s meeting, but Raghav Chadha will represent the party at the meet.

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One Nation One Election and representative democracy
2 weeks, 2 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
3 weeks 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 …

First meeting of parliamentary panel on 'One Nation, One Election' on January 8: Sources
3 weeks, 2 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 …

One Nation, One Election: 39-Member Panel Formed To Discuss Bills, This BJP MP To Be Chairperson
3 weeks, 4 days 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, 5 days 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, 5 days 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, 5 days 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 …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to be on One Nation, One Election Bill House panel: Reports
3 weeks, 6 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, 6 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
4 weeks 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?
4 weeks 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 …

Simultaneous polls an attempt to create a nation without elections, says K.C. Venugopal
4 weeks ago

Simultaneous polls an attempt to create a nation without elections, says K.C. Venugopal

The Hindu  

One Nation One Election is an attempt by the BJP to create a nation without elections, AICC general secretary K C Venugopal said in Belagavi on Tuesday “is clear that One Nation One Election is an attempt to transform a country without elections. However, we know that the BJP could get it approved it in the Parliament.” He said that …

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

Shikha Mukerjee | Centralising India amidst imperatives of coalitions
4 weeks ago

Shikha Mukerjee | Centralising India amidst imperatives of coalitions

Deccan Chronicle  

Reversing the inexorable advance towards centralisation of executive power, programmes and election schedules reflected in the Narendra Modi 0.3 government’s rush to get legislative approval for the “One Nation-One Election” blueprint appears impossible. The need to come back again and again to why the losses in Haryana and Maharashtra were damaging to the INDIA bloc’s effectiveness in Parliament and in …

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

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

Govt tables 'One Nation, One Election' bill in Lok Sabha
4 weeks ago

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 …

'One Nation, One Election' bill tabled in LS
4 weeks 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 …

What is 'One Nation One Election' proposal: Explained in points
4 weeks, 1 day 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. …

'One Nation, One Election' Bill To Be Introduced In Lok Sabha Today, Congress Issues Whip To MPs
4 weeks, 1 day ago

'One Nation, One Election' Bill To Be Introduced In Lok Sabha Today, Congress Issues Whip To MPs

ABP News  

The 'One Nation One Election' Bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday and it could be referred to a join committee of the two Houses. The Lok Sabha agenda said the Constitution Bill, 2024, popularly being referred to as the Bill on "one nation, one election", will be introduced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Sena …

One Nation, One Election: Modi govt to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today — headed for JPC?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

One Nation, One Election: Modi govt to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today — headed for JPC?

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government will introduce the 'One Nation, One Election' Bills, paving way for simultaneous elections, in Lok Sabha today, according to the revised list of business in the lower house of Parliament. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will introduce the two bill, according to the revised list of business for today on the Lok Sabha …

One nation, one election: Bill to hold simultaneous polls to be introduced in Lok Sabha today
4 weeks, 1 day ago

One nation, one election: Bill to hold simultaneous polls to be introduced in Lok Sabha today

Hindustan Times  

A constitutional amendment bill for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously has been listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. As per the Lok Sabha agenda, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will introduce the bill for “one nation, one election.” Following this, he could request Speaker Om Birla to refer the Bill to a Joint Committee …

FirstUp: ‘One Nation One Election’ bill likely to be introduced in Parliament and other top news today
Top News
4 weeks, 1 day ago

FirstUp: ‘One Nation One Election’ bill likely to be introduced in Parliament and other top news today

Firstpost  

The government is likely to introduce the ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill today, a constitutional amendment aimed at holding the Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously. The government is expected to table the ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill, aiming to simultaneously conduct the Lok Sabha and assembly elections. Let’s take a look at the events: ‘One Nation One Election’ bill …

BJP likely to issue notices to 20 MPs absent during voting on 'One Nation, One Election' in Lok Sabha: Sources
4 weeks, 1 day ago

BJP likely to issue notices to 20 MPs absent during voting on 'One Nation, One Election' in Lok Sabha: Sources

India TV News  

One Nation, One Election Bill: Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to issue notices to around 20 MPs who were absent during voting on the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill in Lok Sabha today, even after a whip was issued for all the party MPs to be present in the House, said sources. One Nation One Election bills introduced in Lok …

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 …

BJP doesn't believe in democracy: KC Venugopal on One Nation, One Election
4 weeks, 1 day ago

BJP doesn't believe in democracy: KC Venugopal on One Nation, One Election

India Today  

All India Congress Committee general secretary KC Venugopal on Tuesday accused the ruling BJP-led Centre of attempting to undermine the democratic process through the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal. “The clear intention behind 'One Nation, One Election' is ‘one nation, no election’,” Venugopal said while addressing reporters. He alleged that the BJP's main agenda is to “sabotage the democratic process” …

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 …

One Nation One Election bills in Lok Sabha: Who's supporting, who's opposing?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

One Nation One Election bills in Lok Sabha: Who's supporting, who's opposing?

India Today  

Bills to enable One Nation One Election, which were tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, have become the latest flashpoint between the BJP and its allies and the INDIA bloc. Trinamool Congress The Trinamool Congress, another party that has recently had fraught relations with the Congress, said the party would oppose the One Nation One Election bill "tooth and …

One Nation One Election Bill explained: Special majority, state ratification
4 weeks, 1 day ago

One Nation One Election Bill explained: Special majority, state ratification

India Today  

The Constitution Amendment Bill, 2024 is a landmark proposal aimed at introducing simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state legislative Assemblies. By aligning elections for the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, the bill aims to minimise electoral fatigue among voters, reduce administrative costs and allow governments to focus more on policymaking and long-term governance. The bill's proposal to synchronise …

One Nation One Election Bill Likely To Be Introduced In Parliament Tomorrow, Could Be Referred To JPC
4 weeks, 2 days ago

One Nation One Election Bill Likely To Be Introduced In Parliament Tomorrow, Could Be Referred To JPC

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 16 A constitutional amendment bill for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously is likely to be introduced in Parliament on Tuesday and could be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses. A top government functionary said the Constitution Bill, 2024, popularly being referred to as the Bill on "one nation, one election", was expected …

One Nation One Election bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha today
4 weeks, 2 days ago

One Nation One Election bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha today

India Today  

The BJP-led central government will table the contentious 'One Nation One Election' Bill in Lok Sabha today, December 17, a government statement said. Accepting suggestions from the Ram Nath Kovind Committee's report, the Centre has decided to implement the 'One Nation One Election' bill in two phases. Speaking at Agenda Aaj Tak in his first media interaction after the BJP's …

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 …

Modi govt to introduce 'One Nation, One Election' Bill in Lok Sabha today
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Modi govt to introduce 'One Nation, One Election' Bill in Lok Sabha today

India TV News  

One Nation, One Election Bill: A constitutional amendment bill aimed at conducting simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections has been listed for introduction in the Lower House of Parliament on Tuesday. According to the Lok Sabha agenda, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will present the Constitution Bill, 2024, commonly referred to as the "One Nation, One Election" Bill. Modi …

‘One Nation, One Election’ on hold? Modi Govt unlikely to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today
1 month ago

‘One Nation, One Election’ on hold? Modi Govt unlikely to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today

Live Mint  

The Union government is unlikely to introduce the 'One Nation, One Election' Bills paving way for simultaneous elections in Lok Sabha today, according to the revised list of business in the lower house of Parliament. Earlier, the two bills were mentioned to be introduced in the Lok Sabha for introduction against Union Law Minister, Arjun Ram Meghwal in the list …

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 …

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu Backs ‘One Nation, One Election’ For Focused Development
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1 month ago

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu Backs ‘One Nation, One Election’ For Focused Development

ABP News  

Gudlavalleru, Dec 14 : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said here that all elections in the country happening at the same time through 'One Nation One Election' concept will provide more time for development. CM said this in view of Union Cabinet's approval of bills drafted to implement 'One Nation One Election' plan. "There will be …

Amit Shah's pitch for One Nation One Election in first interview since 2024 win
1 month ago

Amit Shah's pitch for One Nation One Election in first interview since 2024 win

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, speaking at Agenda Aaj Tak in his first media interaction after the BJP's Lok Sabha win, pitched for 'One Nation One Election', dismissing allegations that the contentious bill undermines the principles of federalism. Three elections in this country were conducted under the One Nation One Election method. Responding to the allegations that One Nation One …

DK Shivakumar opposes One Nation One Election: Attempt to finish regional parties
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1 month ago

DK Shivakumar opposes One Nation One Election: Attempt to finish regional parties

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has rejected the idea of 'One Nation One Election’, calling it an attempt by the BJP to finish off smaller regional parties, which adds strength to the INDIA bloc. Speaking to the media about the reports that a bill linked to the 'One Nation One Election' will be introduced in the ongoing Winter Session …

'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 …

Union Cabinet Clears 'One Nation, One Election', 10 Recommendations Made By Ram Nath Kovind Panel
1 month ago

Union Cabinet Clears 'One Nation, One Election', 10 Recommendations Made By Ram Nath Kovind Panel

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved bills to implement "one nation, one election". A high-level committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind had made recommendations on simultaneous elections, which were accepted by the Cabinet in September. For the purpose of synchronising the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, the president shall notify the date of the first sitting …

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 …

MK Stalin says ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill will erase regional voices: ‘Let’s resist attack on Indian Democracy’
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1 month ago

MK Stalin says ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill will erase regional voices: ‘Let’s resist attack on Indian Democracy’

Live Mint  

MK Stalin slammed the Union Cabinet for approving bill to amend the Constitution to implement “one nation, one election” bill calling it ‘impractical and anti-democratic’ He posted on X, The Union Cabinet has approved introducing the draconian ‘One Nation, One Election Bill’ in Parliament. The Union Cabinet approved two bills on Thursday, including one to amend the Constitution for implementing …

One Nation One Election: Opposition raises concern; BJP, allies say burden on exchequer will be lessened
1 month ago

One Nation One Election: Opposition raises concern; BJP, allies say burden on exchequer will be lessened

The Hindu  

Opposition parties on Thursday raised concerns over bills cleared by the government for holding simultaneous elections and said larger consultations are required while ruling NDA leaders asserted the burden on the exchequer will be lessened. The Union Cabinet approved bills to implement 'One Nation, One Election' and sources said the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in Parliament in …

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 …

Union Cabinet approves ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills for Parliament
1 month ago

Union Cabinet approves ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills for Parliament

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two Bills related to the implementation of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, paving the way to introduce the draft legislations in Parliament in the ongoing Winter Session. Let us resist this attack on Indian democracy with all our strength!” The Union Cabinet has approved introducing the draconian 'One Nation, One …

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Cleared By Cabinet, Likely To Be Introduced In Parliament Next Week
1 month ago

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Cleared By Cabinet, Likely To Be Introduced In Parliament Next Week

ABP News  

The Union Cabinet has cleared the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, said sources. #WATCH | Jaipur | On One Nation One Election, BJP Leader Dr Satish Poonia says, “If you ask anyone across the country, they will agree on One Nation One Election. The Kovind-led committee emphasised that implementing the ‘one nation, one election’ policy would lead to resource savings …

'One Nation, One Election': Opposition raises concerns over proposal; BJP, allies welcome it
1 month ago

'One Nation, One Election': Opposition raises concerns over proposal; BJP, allies welcome it

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Opposition parties raised concerns on Thursday over bills cleared by the government for holding simultaneous elections and said larger consultations are required while ruling NDA leaders asserted the burden on the exchequer will be lessened. The Union Cabinet approved bills to implement 'One Nation, One Election', and sources said the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in …

Cabinet clears One Nation One Election, PM wants people to know benefits: Sources
1 month ago

Cabinet clears One Nation One Election, PM wants people to know benefits: Sources

India Today  

In a step towards simultaneous Lok Sabha and state polls, the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the One Nation One Election bill, sources said. 'ONE NATION ONE ELECTION BILL DRACONIAN' Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin was among the first to criticise the move, calling the bill "draconian". Hitting out at the BJP over its "misplaced priorities", …

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