Modi Cabinet approves One Nation, One Election for India, bill for simultaneous polls likely soon
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi Cabinet approves One Nation, One Election for India, bill for simultaneous polls likely soon

Firstpost  

The Union Cabinet has approved the bill seeking simultaneous polls for India. The bill will be tabled in the current Winter Session of the Parliament soon The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet on Thursday approved the One Nation, One Election bill and it is likely to be tabled in the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament. Earlier this year, a high-level committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind recommended simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies to streamline the election process. Currently, India holds separate elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies every five years or in cases where a government is dissolved prematurely. The Kovind-led panel, in its report, said that to bring One Nation, One Election into force, 18 amendments will be required to the existing laws while the Constitution would need 15 amendments.

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Ballot paper issue beyond your scope: Centre tells Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls debate
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Ballot paper issue beyond your scope: Centre tells Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls debate

Hindustan Times  

The question of reverting to ballot papers does not fall under the ambit of the mandate of a joint committee of Parliament examining the two bills on simultaneous polls, the Union law ministry is learnt to have said. The Union law ministry said it was "out of scope" of the parliamentary panel to suggest the use of the ballot paper …

Opinion: A Solution In Search Of A Problem, ‘One Nation, One Election’ Is A Constitutional Mis-step
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Opinion: A Solution In Search Of A Problem, ‘One Nation, One Election’ Is A Constitutional Mis-step

ABP News  

The proposal for ‘One Nation, One Election ’ has emerged as a point of contention in political discourse. Framed as a solution to the disruptions caused by frequent elections, the idea of simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies appears appealing, promising administrative efficiency and cost savings. Synchronising elections would require aligning the tenures of state assemblies with …

Parliamentary panel on ‘One Nation, One election’ to seek an extension
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Parliamentary panel on ‘One Nation, One election’ to seek an extension

The Hindu  

Ceding to appeals from members across party lines, the Joint Parliamentary Committee on simultaneous elections will request for an extension. Janata Dal MP Sanjay K. Jha is among the members who strongly argued for an extension, claiming that the panel should have extensive consultations, especially with the States. According to sources, Mr. Jha pointed out that the Ram Nath Kovind …

BJP, Cong spar in first ‘One poll’ panel meet
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP, Cong spar in first ‘One poll’ panel meet

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party backed two bills on simultaneous polls in India and said they reflected the people’s will even as the Congress-led Opposition argued that the move violated the tenets of parliamentary democracy and made states subservient to the Centre as the first meeting of the joint parliamentary committee examining the contentious legislation kicked off …

One Nation, One Election meet: Opposition MPs question simultaneous polls, BJP members defend
2 months, 2 weeks ago

One Nation, One Election meet: Opposition MPs question simultaneous polls, BJP members defend

Hindustan Times  

The first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills witnessed the opposition members and BJP MPs exchanging views on the legislation. On December 18, 2024, The Constitution Bill and the Union Territories Laws Bill were introduced by the Centre in Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament According to a PTI report, the MPs …

JPC for One Nation One Election to hold first meeting today
2 months, 2 weeks ago

JPC for One Nation One Election to hold first meeting today

Deccan Chronicle  

The first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation, One Election' will begin on Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM in Delhi.Bharatiya Janata Party MP PP Chaudhary, the JPC Chairperson, will chair the meeting.The officials from the Law and Justice Ministry are scheduled to brief the parliamentary panel, tasked to scrutinise the bills proposing simultaneous elections, during the meeting.The …

Parliamentary panel's first meet on simultaneous polls, BJP members laud concept
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Simultaneous polls: Parliamentary panel to hold first meeting on January 8
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Simultaneous polls: Parliamentary panel to hold first meeting on January 8

The Hindu  

The parliamentary panel constituted to scrutinise the two simultaneous election bills will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, with officials of the Law and Justice Ministry scheduled to brief its members on the provisions of the proposed laws. Chaudhary and includes members of all major parties, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of the Congress, Sanjay Jha of the JD, Shiv Sena's …

One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel to hold first meeting on Wednesday
2 months, 2 weeks ago

One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel to hold first meeting on Wednesday

Hindustan Times  

The parliamentary panel constituted to scrutinise the two simultaneous election bills will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, with officials of the Law and Justice Ministry scheduled to brief its members on the provisions of the proposed laws. 'One Nation One Election' aims at conducting simultaneous polls across the country. The 39-member joint committee of Parliament is headed by BJP …

First meeting of parliamentary panel on 'One Nation, One Election' on January 8: Sources
3 months 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
3 months 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 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 …

Priyanka Gandhi, Randeep Surjewala Among Congress MPs To Be Part Of JPC On 'One Nation One Election' Bill
3 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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, Manish Tewari among Congress MPs in JPC on 'One Nation One Election' Bill
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3 months, 1 week 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 …

Simultaneous polls are an imperative for India
3 months, 1 week ago

Simultaneous polls are an imperative for India

Hindustan Times  

Following the Union Cabinet’s approval, the introduction in Parliament of amendment bills to usher in simultaneous elections is a significant moment for India’s storied parliamentary democracy. When implemented, “one nation, one election” will reclaim the sanctity and spirit of our Constitution, as bequeathed by the creators of our foundational document, in the context of simultaneous elections. By and large, the …

Proposal to change India’s voting system to allow simultaneous polls fails to pass lower Parliament
3 months, 1 week ago

Proposal to change India’s voting system to allow simultaneous polls fails to pass lower Parliament

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — A controversial legislation submitted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to change India’s voting system failed to pass Tuesday in the country’s lower house of Parliament. Critics say the proposed system will undermine federalism and risks shifting India toward a presidential election model and could give unfair poll advantage to the governing parties at the federal level …

One nation, one election: ECI to retain discretionary powers to defer assembly polls
3 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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: Opposition says bills undermine state autonomy, shift power to Election Commission
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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: Modi govt to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today — headed for JPC?
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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
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3 months, 1 week 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 …

Modi government introduces One Nation, One Election Bill in Lok Sabha amid protests from Opposition
3 months, 1 week ago

Modi government introduces One Nation, One Election Bill in Lok Sabha amid protests from Opposition

India TV News  

One Nation, One Election Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha by Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday. Two draft legislations, including one simple bill to amend provisions in laws dealing with three Union territories with legislative assemblies to align them with the Constitution amendment bill, were given the nod by the Cabinet. The proposed constitutional amendment bill would deal with making …

One Nation One Election Bill explained: Special majority, state ratification
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Modi govt to introduce 'One Nation, One Election' Bill in Lok Sabha today
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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' : How Constitution Is Proposed To Be Amended For Simultaneous Elections To Lok Sabha & State Assemblies
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

'One Nation, One Election' : How Constitution Is Proposed To Be Amended For Simultaneous Elections To Lok Sabha & State Assemblies

Live Law  

The 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, officially known as the Constitution Bill, 2024, will likely be tabled in the ongoing winter session of the Parliament by Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law & Justice and Minister of State of Parliamentary Affairs. Once the notification is issued, all Legislative Assemblies constituted in any general elections held after the appointed …

NC to discuss bill on simultaneous polls: Omar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NC to discuss bill on simultaneous polls: Omar

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the National Conference would hold discussion on the ‘one nation, one election’ bill and issue necessary directions to MPs before the bill is put to vote in Parliament. Let it come to Parliament and we will decided about it and tell our MPs to vote in accordance with the party stand.” Prime Minister …

DC Edit | Is ‘One Election’ reform a bridge too far for India?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Is ‘One Election’ reform a bridge too far for India?

Deccan Chronicle  

The leading question on the introduction of the much-vaunted electoral reform titled “One Nation, One Election” is whether the largest and most diverse electorate in the world needs it or not. The concept of conducting simultaneous elections for both Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies across India may save costs, improve efficiency and boost voter turnout. The biggest objection comes from …

'One Nation, One Election': Majority view of 32 parties should be accepted, says ex-President Kovind
3 months, 2 weeks 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, …

Ram Nath Kovind on One Nation One Election: People vote for governance, not polls
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ram Nath Kovind on One Nation One Election: People vote for governance, not polls

India Today  

Former President Ram Nath Kovind, who led the high-level committee on one nation, one election', said that the concept of simultaneous polls is rooted in India's electoral history. "At that time, Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections were conducted together," he said. 'COULD BOOST GDP BY 1-1.15%' Ram Nath Kovind said the committee he led included NK Singh, an economist …

Cabinet nod to ‘one nation, one poll’ plan
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cabinet nod to ‘one nation, one poll’ plan

Hindustan Times  

The Union Cabinet on Thursday gave its nod to two bills aimed at implementing simultaneous state and national polls that are likely to be introduced during the ongoing winter session of Parliament in a bid to usher in sweeping changes in the ways elections are conducted in the world’s largest democracy. The Cabinet cleared the Constitutional Amendment Bill to conduct …

Union Cabinet okays ‘One Nation, One Election Bill’: What is it and why Oppn calls it ‘impractical’ and ‘draconian’?
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

One nation, one election: When were simultaneous polls last conducted in India?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

One nation, one election: When were simultaneous polls last conducted in India?

Hindustan Times  

The Union cabinet on Thursday approved the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill. The proposal to align elections was a part of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s 2024 poll manifesto and has the backing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi but is fiercely opposed by a raft of political parties and activists who allege that it will hurt democratic accountability. In September, the …

What is one nation, one election? The 11 proposals in the draft cleared by cabinet today
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

ONOE gets Cabinet nod
3 months, 2 weeks ago

ONOE gets Cabinet nod

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved legislation to implement “One Nation, One Election” for holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha, state Assemblies and local bodies in a phased manner. The sources said: “As of now, the Cabinet has given its nod to draft legislation to hold simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies only.” A …

Union Cabinet approves ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills for Parliament
3 months, 2 weeks 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’ likely to be introduced in this session
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘One nation, one election bill’ likely to be introduced in this session

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The government plans to introduce the ‘one nation, one election bill’ to implement simultaneous polls across India in the ongoing winter session of Parliament, people familiar with the matter said. The government is keen on building consensus over the bill on simultaneous elections which have been opposed by several Opposition parties including the Congress, the Trinamool Congress and …

Modi Cabinet approves ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill; to be tabled in Parliament’s Winter Session
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi Cabinet approves ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill; to be tabled in Parliament’s Winter Session

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. The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had approved the implementation of the ‘One Nation, One Election’ in September this year to conduct simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, …

‘One Nation, One Election’ bill likely to be tabled in ongoing Winter Session
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘One Nation, One Election’ bill likely to be tabled in ongoing Winter Session

Hindustan Times  

The Union cabinet on Thursday approved the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill. Union cabinet on Thursday approved the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill The bill to allow simultaneous Lok Sabha polls and state assembly elections is high on the government's agenda. In September, the Union cabinet approved the proposal in the report presented by a high-powered committee headed by former …

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Cleared By Cabinet, Likely To Be Introduced In Parliament Next Week
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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