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 who assembled a group to study the cost of elections in India. When asked about criticisms from some political parties that simultaneous elections are "unconstitutional," Kovind referred to the Preamble of the Constitution.

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One Nation, One Election meet: Opposition MPs question simultaneous polls, BJP members defend
2 months, 3 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’ 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: Opposition says bills undermine state autonomy, shift power to Election Commission
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 2 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 …

Home Minister Amit Shah Speaks During Constitution Debate In Rajya Sabha | Highlights
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

ABP News  

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

One Nation, One Election: Modi govt to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today — headed for JPC?
3 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

‘One Nation, One Election’ on hold? Modi Govt unlikely to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

'Absolutely Wrong': Amit Shah Dismisses Allegations Of One Nation One Election Benefiting BJP
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Absolutely Wrong': Amit Shah Dismisses Allegations Of One Nation One Election Benefiting BJP

ABP News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah dismissed the claims that the One Nation One Election would benefit the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday and also refuted that the 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 the One Nation One Election would benefit the …

Amit Shah's pitch for One Nation One Election in first interview since 2024 win
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

‘Attack on federalism’: Opposition slams cabinet nod to One Nation, One Poll
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Attack on federalism’: Opposition slams cabinet nod to One Nation, One Poll

New Indian Express  

The Kovind committee had proposed simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies as the first step, and synchronised polls to local bodies within 100 days of the general election. If the Centre decides to carry out the Kovind committee proposal from 2029, as many as 17 states will have tenure of Assemblies for less than three years. The …

'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, …

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 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 …

'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 …

Union Cabinet approves 'One Nation, One Election' Bill; Congress reiterates its opposition to the idea
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Cabinet approves 'One Nation, One Election' Bill; Congress reiterates its opposition to the idea

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two bills, including one to amend the Constitution to implement "one nation, one election", and the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing winter session, sources said. Kharge, in a letter to the secretary of the high-level committee on 'one nation, one election' on January 17, 2024, …

Cabinet clears One Nation One Election, PM wants people to know benefits: Sources
3 months, 2 weeks 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: What are top 10 recommendations made by Ram Nath Kovind panel? EXPLAINED
3 months, 2 weeks 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, many notions
6 months, 1 week 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: What are the 11 proposals in Kovind panel report?
6 months, 1 week ago

One Nation, One Election: What are the 11 proposals in Kovind panel report?

Hindustan Times  

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a high-level panel's recommendations for holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local bodies in phases. President Droupadi Murmu being presented a report on simultaneous elections in the country by former president Ram Nath Kovind who heads High-Level Committee on 'One Nation, One Election', and Home Minister Amit Shah, at Rashtrapati …

'One Nation, One Election' Proposal Gets Cabinet’s Clearance, Govt Looks To Build Consensus Before Bringing Bill
6 months, 1 week ago

'One Nation, One Election' Proposal Gets Cabinet’s Clearance, Govt Looks To Build Consensus Before Bringing Bill

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a proposal for what is widely known as “one nation, one election”, a milestone move aimed at the simultaneous conduct of Lok Sabha and state polls that the government says will cut down on expenses and reduce logistical hurdles in the voting process of the world’s largest democracy. How Govt Wants To …

One Nation, One Election: Why is Centre planning to implement it and what are its benefits? | Explained
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Law Ministry plans to table 'One Nation, One Election' report before Cabinet under '100-day agenda'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Law Ministry plans to table 'One Nation, One Election' report before Cabinet under '100-day agenda'

India TV News  

The Law Ministry is planning to place the report of the high-level committee on ‘One Nation, One Election’ before the Union Cabinet “at the earliest”, sources said on Friday. The committee on the ‘One Nation, One Election’, headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind, had submitted its report to President Droupadi Murmu on March 15 this year, recommending simultaneous elections …

Political consensus key to simultaneous polls
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Political consensus key to simultaneous polls

Hindustan Times  

The recent report of the Ram Nath Kovind panel on simultaneous elections is praiseworthy on several counts. Third, by separating Parliament and state assembly elections from local body elections from a literal definition of only one nationwide election at the same time for Parliament, the state assemblies as well as the local bodies across all states, the committee has deftly …

The case for one nation, one poll
1 year 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: Three retired chief justices, former state election commissioner opposed simultaneous polls
1 year ago

One nation, one election: Three retired chief justices, former state election commissioner opposed simultaneous polls

Hindustan Times  

As many as three ex-chief justices of high courts and a former state election commissioner were among those who opposed simultaneous polls, when consulted by the Ram Nath Kovind-led panel, which the Centre formed in September last year to study the feasibility of holding simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. In September last year, the central government formed the …

High-Level Committee on One Nation One Election submits report
1 year ago

High-Level Committee on One Nation One Election submits report

Op India  

The High-Level Committee on ‘One Nation One Election’ chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and submitted its report on Thursday. The High-Level Committee recently also sought public opinion regarding the one nation, one election issue. The public notice issued stated, “Notice for inviting suggestions from members of the general public for making …

Kovind panel: Develop legally tenable mechanism to restore simultaneous polls
1 year ago

Kovind panel: Develop legally tenable mechanism to restore simultaneous polls

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Former President Ram Nath Kovind-led panel constituted last year to study the “one nation, one election” proposal has asked the government to develop a “legally tenable mechanism” to restore the cycle of simultaneous elections, recommending them to Lok Sabha and assemblies in the first step. “In the second step, the elections to Municipalities and Panchayats will be synchronized …

One nation, one election: Key recommendations Ram Nath Kovind panel made in its report
1 year 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: No-confidence motion to hung assembly scenario, KEY POINTS of Kovind panel report
1 year ago

One Nation One Election: No-confidence motion to hung assembly scenario, KEY POINTS of Kovind panel report

India TV News  

One Nation One Election report: Former president Ram Nath Kovind-led high-level panel on Thursday submitted its 18,626-page report to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan regarding the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, state Assemblies and local bodies across the country. For first simultaneous polls, tenure of all state assemblies can be for period ending up to subsequent …

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

Nitish Kumar’s JDU backs One Nation One Election: ‘Hold polls together but not with local body elections'
1 year, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar’s JDU backs One Nation One Election: ‘Hold polls together but not with local body elections'

India TV News  

Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal on Saturday extended its support to hold simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies under One Nation One Election idea of the government, barring the local body polls. The party told the high-level committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind that it supports holding Lok Sabha and Assembly elections together but not the …

Shiv Sena's Shinde writes to Kovind in support of simultaneous polls
1 year, 1 month ago

Shiv Sena's Shinde writes to Kovind in support of simultaneous polls

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has supported the concept of simultaneous polls, saying frequent elections are not good for the economy and hamper growth. In a letter to former President Ram Nath Kovind, who is the chairman of the high-level committee on 'One Nation, One Election', Mr. Shinde said simultaneous polls are one of the "most …

AAP ‘strongly’ opposes simultaneous polls panel: 'One nation, one election will lead to…’
1 year, 2 months ago

AAP ‘strongly’ opposes simultaneous polls panel: 'One nation, one election will lead to…’

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday strongly opposed the idea of holding simultaneous elections in the country, saying it will “damage the idea of parliamentary democracy”. According to the Arvind Kejriwal-led party, the ‘one nation, one election’ will also lead to an “unfair advantage” to the party ruling at the union level. The letter, dated January 18, added, “The tenets …

Mamata Banerjee slams simultaneous polls panel: 'Biased view, top-down decision'
1 year, 2 months ago

Mamata Banerjee slams simultaneous polls panel: 'Biased view, top-down decision'

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the High Level Committee for ‘One Nation, One Election’ of pandering to the central government by “conveying some sort of a unilateral top-down decision” taken without consulting with states. Earlier this month, the committee, headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind, invited suggestions from the public "for making appropriate …

ONOE Panel Led by Kovind Calls for Suggestions
1 year, 2 months ago

ONOE Panel Led by Kovind Calls for Suggestions

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind, focusing on the 'One Nation, One Election' initiative, has invited suggestions from the public to enhance the existing legal and administrative framework, enabling simultaneous elections across the country. Former president Kovind has endorsed the concept of simultaneous elections and has urged all political parties to rally behind the idea …

‘One Nation, One Election’: Former president Kovind-led panel invites suggestions from public
1 year, 2 months ago

‘One Nation, One Election’: Former president Kovind-led panel invites suggestions from public

Hindustan Times  

The committee on 'One Nation, One Election' headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind has invited suggestions from the public "for making appropriate changes in the existing legal administrative framework to enable simultaneous elections in the country". The panel had recently written to six national political parties, 33 state parties and seven registered unrecognised parties, seeking their views and discussion …

Centre will benefit irrespective of particular party: 'One Nation, One Election' panel chief Ram Nath Kovind
1 year, 4 months 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 …

Panel chief Ramnath Kovind backs ‘one nation, one election’
1 year, 4 months ago

Panel chief Ramnath Kovind backs ‘one nation, one election’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi India should hold simultaneous parliamentary and state assembly polls, former President and the chairman of a high level committee examining the possibility of holding “one nation, one election”, Ram Nath Kovind, said on Monday, urging all political parties to support the idea in national interest. Read here: One nation, one election: Law Commission may share plan with Kovind-led …

‘Simultaneous national, state elections complex and difficult, not impossible’
1 year, 4 months 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 …

‘Simultaneous elections possible, but not easy’: Former CEC Navin Chawla at HTLS 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Simultaneous elections possible, but not easy’: Former CEC Navin Chawla at HTLS 2023

Hindustan Times  

Holding the much-talked-about simultaneous elections or ‘one-nation, one-election’ “is not impossible but not easy either", claimed former chief election commissioner of India Navin Chawla on Day 2 of the 21st edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on Wednesday. "It's not obvious to me that if you move to simultaneous elections that spending is going to go down right because …

Panel on ‘one poll’ to seek views of parties
1 year, 5 months 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 …

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