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 of Parliament for wider consultations. President Droupadi Murmu being presented a report on simultaneous elections in the country by former president Ram Nath Kovind, who led a High-Level Committee on 'One Nation, One Election', and Home Minister Amit Shah, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. According to the bill, the “appointed date” will be after the next Lok Sabha elections in 2029, with simultaneous elections slated to begin in 2034. The Indian National Congress's position was clarified last year by party president Mallikarjun Kharge, who sent a four-page letter to former President Ram Nath Kovind's committee on One Nation, One Election, stating that we oppose the bill," Ramesh had said.

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Why ex-CJI UU Lalit says 'one nation, one poll' may not pass SC test
1 month ago

Why ex-CJI UU Lalit says 'one nation, one poll' may not pass SC test

India Today  

The idea of ‘one nation, one poll’ has gained significant traction in recent times, with the Narendra Modi government advocating simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Recognising the significant legal ramifications, the JPC sought insights from Justice Lalit, among other constitutional experts, to determine whether the legislation could withstand judicial scrutiny, particularly concerning federalism, the autonomy of …

Legal experts appear before One Nation One Election committee
1 month ago

Legal experts appear before One Nation One Election committee

The Hindu  

Former Law Commission of India chairperson Ritu Raj Awasthi appeared on Tuesday before the Joint Parliamentary Committee studying the two bills for simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls as the panel began consulting experts and stakeholders. E.M. Sudarsana Natchiappan, a senior advocate and former Congress MP who headed in 2015 a parliamentary committee that favoured simultaneous polls, will also share …

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 …

At all-party meeting, JDU flags 'One Nation One Election' Bill, Opposition slams Waqf JPC proceedings
1 month, 4 weeks ago

At all-party meeting, JDU flags 'One Nation One Election' Bill, Opposition slams Waqf JPC proceedings

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: At the all-party meeting convened by the BJP-led NDA government ahead of the Budget session of Parliament, the key NDA ally Janata Dal flagged the Centre’s ambitious 'One Nation One Election' Bill, saying that the Bill should not be 'rushed through' and wider consultations are needed. The ‘One Nation, One Election Bill’ introduced during the Winter Session of …

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 …

'One Nation, One Election' Bill is in the interest of nation: BJP MP Vishnu Dayal Ram
2 months, 2 weeks ago

'One Nation, One Election' Bill is in the interest of nation: BJP MP Vishnu Dayal Ram

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Vishnu Dayal Ram said the proposed 'One Nation, One Election' Bill is in the interest of the nation. The first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the One Nation One Election proposal is being held today in New Delhi. "So, the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill must be passed," he asserted BJP MP P.P. The …

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 …

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

One Nation One Election: First Meeting Of Parliamentary Committee Set To Be Held On January 8
3 months ago

One Nation One Election: First Meeting Of Parliamentary Committee Set To Be Held On January 8

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 23 The first meeting of the 39-member parliamentary panel on 'one nation, one election' is set to be held on January 8, setting the tone for nationwide deliberations on the key poll reform measure of the BJP-led NDA government. Parliamentary sources said the first meeting of the Joint Committee on bills for simultaneous elections to the Lok …

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 …

Simultaneous poll bills unlikely to be passed in Parliament: Digvijaya
3 months ago

Simultaneous poll bills unlikely to be passed in Parliament: Digvijaya

The Hindu  

Congress Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh has said he is doubtful that the 'one nation, one election' bills will be passed in Parliament. Talking to reporters in Madhya Pradesh's Agar Malwa district on Saturday night, Mr. Singh also denied the allegations against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of "pushing and shoving" BJP MPs on Parliament premises …

39-member JPC to examine One Nation One Election bills formed
3 months, 1 week ago

39-member JPC to examine One Nation One Election bills formed

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Friday approved a 39-member joint parliamentary committee to examine The Constitution Bill, 2024 and the amendments to the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963, the twin bills that aim to usher in simultaneous state and national elections. The panel, earlier planned for 31 members, will now have 39 members after some smaller parties met …

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 …

Lok Sabha adopts resolution to refer ‘One Nation One Election’ bill to JPC
3 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha adopts resolution to refer ‘One Nation One Election’ bill to JPC

Hindustan Times  

On the last day of the Parliament winter session 2024, the Lok Sabha adopted a resolution to refer the constitutional amendment bills for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously to a Joint Parliamentary Committee. As many as 269 members voted in favour of the 'One Nation One Election bill, while 198 voted against it. The JPC on the 'One …

’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 …

One Nation One Election bill referred to joint parliamentary panel
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3 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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, …

JPC on ‘One Nation, One Poll’ announced: Priyanka Gandhi, Anurag Thakur among members| Full list
3 months, 1 week ago

JPC on ‘One Nation, One Poll’ announced: Priyanka Gandhi, Anurag Thakur among members| Full list

Hindustan Times  

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill was announced on Wednesday, PTI reported. The parliamentary panel will deliberate on the bill which proposes simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. Union law minister Arjun Meghwal tabled the Constitution Bill 2024 and the Union Territories Laws 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The Constitution Bill, 2024' …

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 …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to be on One Nation, One Election Bill House panel: Reports
3 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 …

One Nation, One Election: What's the road ahead for bill to become an act? EXPLAINED
3 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 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 …

One Nation, One Election: Transforming India’s electoral and governance system
3 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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?
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3 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 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' Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha With 269 Votes, 198 MPs Oppose
3 months, 1 week 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 months, 1 week 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 …

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