India Inc backs 'One Nation, One Election', says will 'enhance' economic activity
10 months, 1 week ago

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

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India Inc, the nation's formal sector, has come in full support of the idea of 'One Nation, One Election' as it would synchronise electoral cycles at the central and state levels, thus enhancing governance efficiency and fostering economic development. Representatives from industry bodies FICCI and CII recently met a high-level committee on 'One Nation, One Election' chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind and briefed the panel on its benefits. FICCI President Anish Shah said there are over 2,50,000 FICCI members across the country, who feel that multiple elections at various levels impact the ease of doing business, slow down decision-making in government and lead to avoidable costs, both for employees and employers. Secretary General S K Pathak proposed one election every 5 years for central, state and local governments; brief code of conduct period, so that government decision-making is not slowed; and all eligible voters to be in universal electoral rolls, using India Stack technology.

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Simultaneous polls an attempt to create a nation without elections, says K.C. Venugopal
5 days, 20 hours 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 …

Shikha Mukerjee | Centralising India amidst imperatives of coalitions
6 days, 5 hours 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 …

Govt tables 'One Nation, One Election' bill in Lok Sabha
6 days, 16 hours 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 …

What is 'One Nation One Election' proposal: Explained in points
6 days, 18 hours 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: Modi govt to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today — headed for JPC?
6 days, 21 hours 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 …

Voters are far wiser: Harish Salve rejects One Nation One Election criticism
6 days, 23 hours 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 …

Uddhav demands election of Election Commissioner, says if President can be elected, why not EC
6 days, 23 hours ago

Uddhav demands election of Election Commissioner, says if President can be elected, why not EC

India TV News  

Amid 'One Nation, One Election' bill debate, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday demanded an election for the Election Commisioner of India and said if the President can be elected, then why not the Election Commissioner? On 'One Nation, One Election' bill, Shiv Sena chief and former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said, "The matter of 'One Nation, One …

Uddhav Thackeray says 'One Nation, One Election' attempt to divert attention, takes a dig at Mahayuti
6 days, 23 hours 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 …

Modi govt to introduce 'One Nation, One Election' Bill in Lok Sabha today
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 likely in 2034? All you need to know
1 week, 1 day ago

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

India Today  

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

'One Nation, One Election': Majority view of 32 parties should be accepted, says ex-President Kovind
1 week, 3 days 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, …

Cabinet nod to ‘one nation, one poll’ plan
1 week, 4 days 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 …

‘One nation, one election’ against federal structure: Mamata
1 week, 4 days 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 Clears 'One Nation, One Election', 10 Recommendations Made By Ram Nath Kovind Panel
1 week, 4 days 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 week, 4 days 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 week, 4 days 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 …

What is one nation, one election? The 11 proposals in the draft cleared by cabinet today
1 week, 4 days 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 week, 4 days 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 week, 4 days 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 …

Mamata Banerjee opposes 'One Nation, One Election', calls it 'unconstitutional and anti-federal'
1 week, 4 days ago

Mamata Banerjee opposes 'One Nation, One Election', calls it 'unconstitutional and anti-federal'

India TV News  

One Nation, One Election: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Modi government over its push for "One Nation, One Election", calling the move "unconstitutional and anti-federal." TMC MPs to oppose One Nation, One Election "The Union Cabinet has bulldozed their way through with the unconstitutional and anti-federal One Nation, One Election Bill, …

One Nation, One Election: What are top 10 recommendations made by Ram Nath Kovind panel? EXPLAINED
1 week, 4 days ago

One Nation, One Election: What are top 10 recommendations made by Ram Nath Kovind panel? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

One Nation, One Election: In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet has approved bills to implement the "One Nation, One Election" initiative, marking a significant step towards streamlining the electoral process in the county. For the purpose of synchronising the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, the President shall notify the date of the first sitting of the Lok Sabha after …

'One Nation, One Election': Opposition raises concerns over proposal; BJP, allies welcome it
1 week, 4 days 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 week, 4 days 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", …

‘One Nation, One Election’ bill likely in Winter Session of Parliament: Report
1 week, 6 days ago

‘One Nation, One Election’ bill likely in Winter Session of Parliament: Report

Live Mint  

The government is set to launch its ‘One Nation One Election’ initiative and may introduce a bill in Parliament during this session, according to sources cited by NDTV. Continuing with its 'one nation, one election' initiative, the government accepted in September the recommendations of the high-level committee to conduct simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local bodies …

Centre likely to introduce 'One Nation, One Election' bill this Parliament session
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2 weeks ago

Centre likely to introduce 'One Nation, One Election' bill this Parliament session

New Indian Express  

The Union government is likely to table the 'One Nation, One Election' bill in the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, according to media reports. TNIE, citing government sources, had reported in September that the legislation is likely to be tabled in the Winter Session following the Union Cabinet's approval that month. The government will introduce the bill as it aims …

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

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

ABP News  

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

One nation, many notions
3 months ago

One nation, many notions

Times of India  

Times of India’s Edit Page team comprises senior journalists with wide-ranging interests who debate and opine on the news and issues of the day. But implementation will be terribly tricky & impossible sans oppn agreeing As GOI clears Kovind panel’s One Nation One Election proposal, a bill on the same is expected in Parliament this winter session. Yet, when announcing …

‘One nation, one election’: Modi Cabinet clears plan for simultaneous polls
3 months ago

‘One nation, one election’: Modi Cabinet clears plan for simultaneous polls

Hindustan Times  

The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for simultaneous elections across the country, aligning polls for both the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Wednesday. The decision follows months of deliberation and comes after a high-level committee, chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, submitted its report on the 'one nation, one election' plan. The …

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

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

India TV News  

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

'Nation Has To Come Forward...': PM Modi Highlights Need For 'One Nation, One Election'
4 months, 1 week ago

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

News 18  

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

‘One nation, one election’: Kovind panel report set to be placed before Cabinet at the “earliest”
6 months, 1 week ago

‘One nation, one election’: Kovind panel report set to be placed before Cabinet at the “earliest”

Hindustan Times  

The Union Law Ministry plans to place before the Cabinet the report of the high-level committee on 'one nation, one election' "at the earliest" as part of the 100-day agenda of the Legislative Department, sources said on Friday. The high-level committee on 'one nation, one election', headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind, submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu …

The case for one nation, one poll
9 months, 1 week ago

The case for one nation, one poll

Hindustan Times  

The Ram Nath Kovind panel has come up with a detailed and plausible plan to have simultaneous elections for all three tiers of government. It has proposed simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies with polls to local bodies held within 100 days of these. But when federal relations are fraught and the Centre is suspected of championing …

One nation, one election: Key recommendations Ram Nath Kovind panel made in its report
9 months, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

One nation, one election: Ram Nath Kovind-led panel recommends simultaneous polls in 2029
9 months, 1 week ago

One nation, one election: Ram Nath Kovind-led panel recommends simultaneous polls in 2029

India TV News  

Former President Ram Nath Kovind, leading the committee on 'One Nation One Election,' submitted its report to incumbent President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday. Suggestions sought from various political parties The committee, comprising Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Democratic Progressive Azad Party chief Gulam Nabi Azad, and other members, submitted its report in the presence …

One Nation, One Election: Kovind panel to submit its report to President today
9 months, 1 week ago

One Nation, One Election: Kovind panel to submit its report to President today

Hindustan Times  

The Ram Nath Kovind-led high-level committee set up to study the issue of simultaneous national and assembly elections is set to submit its report to President Droupadi Murmu, five months after its creation, on Wednesday, according to government officials. Read Here | Congress opposes one nation, one election: ‘Undemocratic, against federalism’ HT learns that the report uses data on the …

INDIA alliance strong, quitting of 2 parties will have no impact: Jairam Ramesh
10 months, 1 week ago

INDIA alliance strong, quitting of 2 parties will have no impact: Jairam Ramesh

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh on Monday said that the Janata Dal-United and the Rashtriya Lok Dal quitting the INDIA bloc will not have any impact on the front and added that the alliance is strong, and all its partners will soon finalise the seat sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. His statement comes a …

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

One nation, one election against federalism: AAP

New Indian Express  

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

‘Will be a disaster for Indian democracy’: AIMIM chief Owaisi on One Nation, One Election
11 months, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Mamata Banerjee disagrees with concept of ‘One Nation, One Election’
11 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee disagrees with concept of ‘One Nation, One Election’

The Hindu  

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on January 11 wrote to the high-level committee on "One Nation, One Election" expressing her disagreement with the concept of simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and Assemblies, and said it would be against the basic structure of India's constitutional arrangements. "I regret that I cannot agree with the concept of 'One Nation, One Election', …

‘One Nation, One Election’ panel invites suggestions from public | Here is how you can contribute
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘One Nation, One Election’ panel invites suggestions from public | Here is how you can contribute

India TV News  

Former president Ram Nath Kovind-led panel on 'One Nation, One Election' has invited suggestions from the public "for making appropriate changes in the existing legal administrative framework to enable simultaneous elections in the country". According to the notice, people can post their suggestions on the committee’s website onoe.gov.in, or send email to [email protected] Since its constitution in September last year, …

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

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

India TV News  

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

‘Simultaneous national, state elections complex and difficult, not impossible’
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Simultaneous national, state elections complex and difficult, not impossible’

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The idea of holding simultaneous national and state elections in a chaotic democracy such as India is a complex endeavour that is not impossible but difficult, and will need wide consultations with all stakeholders due to its potential impact on federalism and the Constitution, according to former chief election commissioner Navin Chawla and political scientist Milan Vaishnav. Former …

Panel on ‘one poll’ to seek views of parties
1 year, 1 month ago

Panel on ‘one poll’ to seek views of parties

Hindustan Times  

The Ram Nath Kovind-led panel looking at the idea of holding assembly and national elections simultaneously across the country will write to political parties, giving them three months to offer their views, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The panel has sought a detailed road map to synchronise assembly and national elections by 2029, so that voters do …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Panel on 'One Nation, One Election' holds first meet, to seek views of parties
1 year, 3 months ago

Panel on 'One Nation, One Election' holds first meet, to seek views of parties

India Today  

Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday headed the first meeting of a high-level committee on synchronised polls or 'One Nation, One Election' in the country. Among those who attended the first meeting were -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, former Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, former Finance Commission chairman …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

A vote for One Nation, One Election agenda
1 year, 3 months ago

A vote for One Nation, One Election agenda

Hindustan Times  

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

The larger project of subverting the idea of India
1 year, 3 months ago

The larger project of subverting the idea of India

The Hindu  

The government’s ‘simultaneous elections’ agenda goes much further than the other ideas of ‘oneness’ it propounds; it will spell a deepening of centralisation. Editorial | Tiers apart: On the ‘one nation, one election’ trial balloon While several committees since 1999 have examined the proposal, the push to introduce and make permanent simultaneous polls once every five years has come over …

First meeting of committee on One Nation One Election likely to take place today
1 year, 3 months ago

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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