Ballot paper issue beyond your scope: Centre tells Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls debate
2 weeks, 4 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 system. The ministry is learnt to have said it was "out of scope" of the parliamentary panel to suggest the use of the ballot paper system, according to sources. While the Constitution Bill lays down a legal framework to hold the Lok Sabha and assembly polls together, the Union Territories Laws Bill seeks to align the terms of legislative assemblies of Delhi, Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir to hold joint elections. "Due to the ongoing cycle of elections in various parts of the country, political parties, their leaders, legislators and both state and central governments often focus their efforts on preparing for upcoming elections rather than prioritising governance," it said, citing the "rationale" for holding simultaneous polls as recommended by the panel headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind.

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Question of ballot paper out of your scope: Law Ministry tells Parliament panel
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Question of ballot paper out of your scope: Law Ministry tells Parliament panel

India Today  

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 ministry is learnt to have said it was "out of scope" for the parliamentary panel to make a suggestion on the …

​Pie in the sky: On the idea of simultaneous elections
2 months, 3 weeks 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 polls are an imperative for India
3 months 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 …

Simultaneous polls: Voting showed BJP does not have 2/3 majority for constitutional amendment, says Shashi Tharoor
3 months ago

Simultaneous polls: Voting showed BJP does not have 2/3 majority for constitutional amendment, says Shashi Tharoor

The Hindu  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday hit out at the government, saying voting at the introduction stage of two bills on simultaneous elections in the Lok Sabha showed the BJP did not have the two-third majority required to pass a constitutional amendment. Parliament Winter Session Day 18 LIVE Updates Opposition parties dubbed the draft laws — a Constitution amendment bill …

Proposal to change India’s voting system to allow simultaneous polls fails to pass lower Parliament
3 months 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: Modi govt to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today — headed for JPC?
3 months 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’ on hold? Modi Govt unlikely to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today
3 months 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 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 …

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

Modi Cabinet approves One Nation, One Election for India, bill for simultaneous polls likely soon
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Centre looks to table bill on one nation, one poll
3 months, 1 week ago

Centre looks to table bill on one nation, one poll

Hindustan Times  

A bill to pave the way for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies ranks high on the Union government’s agenda and could be tabled in Parliament in the ongoing winter session or the coming budget session, people familiar with the details said on Monday. The 18,000-page Kovind report had outlined a phased approach to synchronise elections, beginning …

Simultaneous Elections: A Boon for India's GDP and Populism
5 months ago

Simultaneous Elections: A Boon for India's GDP and Populism

Live Mint  

Former bureaucrat and economist N.K. Singh argues that frequent elections can hinder development by diverting attention from crucial development activities to electoral processes. He suggests that simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and municipalities could boost GDP growth and reduce populism. Singh's paper, co-authored by him and Dr Prachi Mishra, suggests that holding simultaneous elections can result in …

Wrong notion: On simultaneous elections
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wrong notion: On simultaneous elections

The Hindu  

Notwithstanding the opposition from political parties and many in civil society to the idea of simultaneous elections, the Union government has decided to accept the recommendations of a high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind to go ahead with the scheme. The committee envisaged simultaneous Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections as the first step, followed by municipal …

Law Ministry plans to place report on simultaneous polls before Cabinet at the earliest
9 months ago

Law Ministry plans to place report on simultaneous polls before Cabinet at the earliest

The Hindu  

The report of the committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind on ‘One Nation, One Election’ or simultaneous elections, could be placed before the Union Cabinet as part of the 100-day agenda of the Ministry of Law and Justice. One Nation, One Election: the Kovind panel’s recommendations | Explained Sources told the news agency PTI on Friday that the …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7: Polling concludes in 57 constituencies at 5 PM
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7: Polling concludes in 57 constituencies at 5 PM

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 7: The voters in eight states and Union Territories participated in the seventh and last phase of the Lok Sabha polls which concluded on Saturday evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged people to vote in large numbers as polling for the last phase of Lok Sabha elections began at 7 am. The first …

BJP's Lok Sabha Poll Manifesto Could Promise 'One Nation, One Election' And Uniform Civil Code - News18
11 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP's Lok Sabha Poll Manifesto Could Promise 'One Nation, One Election' And Uniform Civil Code - News18

News 18  

The Bharatiya Janata Party could make “One Nation, One Election” a major promise in its manifesto or Sankalp Patra for the general elections starting next month, meaning 2029 could see simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly polls, top sources have told News18. Both “simultaneous elections” and “Uniform Civil Code” had featured in the BJP’s manifesto in 2019 too. What ‘One …

Why does the Election Commission need seven phases to conduct general elections? | In Focus podcast
1 year ago

Why does the Election Commission need seven phases to conduct general elections? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The 2024 Lok Sabha polls will be held from April 19 in seven phases across the country. But the 2004 Lok Sabha polls, for instance, were held in four phases – between April 20 and May 10 – they were over in 20 days. The 1998 elections took place in just three phases – on February 16, 22nd and 28th …

2-step process, amendments: A look at ‘one nation, one election’ panel proposals
1 year ago

2-step process, amendments: A look at ‘one nation, one election’ panel proposals

Hindustan Times  

Six months after the government constituted a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to study the “one nation, one election” proposal, the panel on Thursday recommended a legally tenable mechanism to restore simultaneous elections. A full term would mean five years from the date appointed for the first meeting of Lok Sabha or assembly at the end of …

'One Nation, One Election' Panel Recommends Cutting Short State Assemblies' Term To Synchronize With Lok Sabha Term
1 year ago

'One Nation, One Election' Panel Recommends Cutting Short State Assemblies' Term To Synchronize With Lok Sabha Term

Live Law  

The High-Level Committee appointed by the Central Government has submitted its report on "one nation, one election," advocating for simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and local bodies. Firstly, it recommended holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. Secondly, it proposed synchronizing the elections for Municipalities and Panchayats with those of the Lok Sabha …

Simultaneous Polls In 2029, Shorter Term for State Govts Elected After 2024: Kovind Panel
1 year ago

Simultaneous Polls In 2029, Shorter Term for State Govts Elected After 2024: Kovind Panel

News 18  

2029 could see simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in all states if the High-Level Committee Report on ‘Simultaneous Elections in India’ is accepted by the Narendra Modi government. A constitutional amendment bill can be brought by the new government post the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, which does not need ratification from the states, as proposed by the committee report. …

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 …

Law Commission examining various formulae on holding three-tier elections together
1 year, 2 months ago

Law Commission examining various formulae on holding three-tier elections together

The Hindu  

The Law Commission, which is looking into the issue of holding simultaneous elections in the country, may examine the possibility of carrying out the three-tier voting exercise in two phases in a single year, sources said. In the first phase, Lok Sabha and Assembly elections can be held and in the second phase, local body polls can be organised, they …

Panel on ‘one poll’ to seek views of parties
1 year, 4 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 …

Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data
1 year, 6 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 …

Five constitutional changes needed for simultaneous polls: SY Quraishi
1 year, 6 months ago

Five constitutional changes needed for simultaneous polls: SY Quraishi

New Indian Express  

The past committees have made suggestions such as extending or curtailing assembly terms or clubbing elections to achieve the goal of ‘One nation, one election’ gradually. Now, how will we prevent a state government from falling prematurely, keep it under President’s rule for the next four-and-a-half years? Besides this, there are several crucial issues such as a hung House, adoption …

Tiers apart: On the ‘one nation, one election’ trial balloon
1 year, 6 months ago

Tiers apart: On the ‘one nation, one election’ trial balloon

The Hindu  

In a multi-tiered governance system such as the one in India, a Union of States, electoral democracy works by allowing people to choose their representatives for each tier based on their perception of who is best suited to represent them for each specific tier. The BJP-led Union government’s trial balloon, exploring the feasibility of simultaneous elections for all levels through …

DC Edit | Govt intent not clear, we need debate on simultaneous polls
1 year, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Govt intent not clear, we need debate on simultaneous polls

Deccan Chronicle  

The government of the day has a democratic right to examine ways to improve the functioning of the system of governance in the country and introduce more efficient ways of accomplishing it, but making an attempt to examine the fundamentals of constitutional democracy in a clandestine way is definitely not part of that right. The Union government has constituted a …

One Nation, One Election: BJP’s long-standing agenda faces fresh scrutiny
1 year, 6 months ago

One Nation, One Election: BJP’s long-standing agenda faces fresh scrutiny

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 03, 2023 10:27 IST - 10 MINS READ The Modi government move to set up a high-level committee to examine and make recommendations on holding simultaneous elections in the country seems to have kicked up a political storm. When the Commission sought views on the issue again in 2022-2023, it raised questions about whether holding simultaneous elections …

Is India headed for simultaneous polls?
1 year, 6 months ago

Is India headed for simultaneous polls?

Hindustan Times  

Timed meticulously to coincide with either the meeting of the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance grouping or the fresh revelations around the Adani group, the dramatic tweet by parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi cloaked more than it revealed. Strictly speaking, a decision on early general elections could be taken via the fiat of a Cabinet meeting and does not …

Government bats for simultaneous polls as it is rattled over INDIA bloc: Opposition
1 year, 6 months ago

Government bats for simultaneous polls as it is rattled over INDIA bloc: Opposition

The Hindu  

Opposition parties on Friday said the coming together of the INDIA alliance had worried the ruling BJP, forcing it to set up a panel to explore the feasibility of holding Assembly and Lok Sabha elections simultaneously. CPI general secretary Sitaram Yechury said: “It is very clear that the Modi government and the BJP are rattled by the coming together of …

Opportunity for simultaneous polls in 2024, take political parties on board, says ex-CEC OP Rawat
2 years, 4 months ago

Opportunity for simultaneous polls in 2024, take political parties on board, says ex-CEC OP Rawat

Firstpost  

As India remains perpetually in a poll-mode, the idea of ‘one nation, one election’ is gaining currency among stakeholders, but experts say any shift from the current electoral system would require multiple constitutional amendments. Bhopal: As India remains perpetually in a poll-mode, the idea of ‘one nation, one election’ is gaining currency among stakeholders, but experts say any shift from …

Simultaneous elections will reduce voters apathy of frequent polls: Parl panel
4 years ago

Simultaneous elections will reduce voters apathy of frequent polls: Parl panel

Hindustan Times  

Batting for holding of simultaneous elections in the country, a parliamentary committee on Tuesday said this will reduce the burden on the exchequer, expenditure of political parties and also ensure that human resources are optimally utilised. "In view of this, certain provisions of the Constitution may be amended to have fixed terms for local bodies, legislative assemblies and the Lok …

No timeline set for holding simultaneous Lok Sabha, assembly polls: Govt in Parliament
4 years, 1 month ago

No timeline set for holding simultaneous Lok Sabha, assembly polls: Govt in Parliament

Hindustan Times  

The government has not set any timeline for holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies in the country, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. In written reply to a question, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice had examined the issue of simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha …

‘Polls held every few months, impact on development works known to all’: PM Modi pitches for ‘One Nation, One Election’
4 years, 3 months ago

‘Polls held every few months, impact on development works known to all’: PM Modi pitches for ‘One Nation, One Election’

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday pitched for ‘One Nation, One Election’, saying it is the need of India as polls taking place every few months impact development works. Therefore, it is a must to have deep study and deliberation on ‘One Nation, One Election’,” PM Modi said. We also developed ‘one nation, one mobility card’ system, and today there …

Joint polls have appeal, but hard to implement
5 years, 8 months ago

Joint polls have appeal, but hard to implement

Deccan Chronicle  

The urgency with which the discussion on holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies was initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gives a clear signal that this is one of the top priorities of the Modi 2.0 government. But there are concerns about holding simultaneous elections affecting the federal structure of the country, affecting the autonomy …

One Nation, One Election | Explained
5 years, 9 months ago

One Nation, One Election | Explained

The Hindu  

June 19, 2019 03:18 pm | Updated March 28, 2024 12:18 pm IST Have you been hearing the words ‘simultaneous elections’ often these days? Currently, elections to the state assemblies and the Lok Sabha are held separately — that is whenever the incumbent government’s five-year term ends or whenever it is dissolved due to various reasons. One proposal was to …

Mayawati dismisses idea of 'one nation, one poll' as 'ploy', says would have attended Narendra Modi's meeting had it been on EVMs
5 years, 9 months ago

Mayawati dismisses idea of 'one nation, one poll' as 'ploy', says would have attended Narendra Modi's meeting had it been on EVMs

Firstpost  

BSP chief Mayawati said she would have attended the all-party meeting called by the prime minister if it was on EVMs, and described the idea of simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls as a ploy to divert attention from issues like poverty. Lucknow: BSP chief Mayawati on Wednesday said she would have attended the all-party meeting called by the prime …

Law Commission Favours Simultaneous Elections; Calls For Further Discussions On The Matter
6 years, 6 months ago

Law Commission Favours Simultaneous Elections; Calls For Further Discussions On The Matter

Live Law  

The Law Commission of India has submitted its draft report favouring holding of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies. Thereafter, elections to the House of the People and all the State Legislative Assemblies and Union Territories can be held together from 2024, completely synchronising the elections. Second Option As a second option, once the elections …

Law Commission Favours Simultaneous Elections; Calls For Further Discussions On The Matter
6 years, 6 months ago

Law Commission Favours Simultaneous Elections; Calls For Further Discussions On The Matter

Live Law  

The Law Commission of India has submitted its draft report favouring holding of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies. Thereafter, elections to the House of the People and all the State Legislative Assemblies and Union Territories can be held together from 2024, completely synchronising the elections. Second Option As a second option, once the elections …

Law Commission endorses proposal for simultaneous LS, Assembly polls in draft report to Govt
6 years, 6 months ago

Law Commission endorses proposal for simultaneous LS, Assembly polls in draft report to Govt

India TV News  

To prevent the country from being in constant election mode, holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies is a solution, the Law Commission said on Thursday. Catch all the latest news about Lok Sabha elections 2019 HERE The 'draft' report submitted to the Law Ministry recommended “holding of simultaneous elections to House of the People and the State …

Simultaneous polls: Law Commission to recommend changes to Constitution, election law this week
6 years, 6 months ago

Simultaneous polls: Law Commission to recommend changes to Constitution, election law this week

Firstpost  

The commission would recommend amendments to the Constitution and the Representation of the People Act to ensure simultaneous polls. New Delhi: The Law Commission will this week recommend a tough legal framework, which includes changes in the Constitution and election law, to hold Lok Sabha and assembly polls together, highly-placed sources on the panel said on Monday. The commission would …

CEC O.P. Rawat cites logistics hurdles to rule out simultaneous polls
6 years, 7 months ago

CEC O.P. Rawat cites logistics hurdles to rule out simultaneous polls

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-pitched political campaign for simultaneous elections may not be bearing fruit anytime soon—chief election commissioner O.P. Rawat also reiterated the need for a legislative framework for simultaneous polls, an issue flagged by several opposition parties, as well as other administrative challenges like security arrangements and polling personnel. Kumar said that simultaneous polls was a …

Step towards simultaneous polls: BJP looks to hold elections in 11 states along with 2019 Lok Sabha poll
6 years, 7 months ago

Step towards simultaneous polls: BJP looks to hold elections in 11 states along with 2019 Lok Sabha poll

Op India  

The president of the Bharatiya Janata Party has written to the Law Commission in support of the simultaneous elections in the country. Reportedly, the BJP and other parties of the NDA coalition are likely to support the idea of ‘One Nation-One Poll’ and hopeful of simultaneous polls in at least 11 states along with the general elections in 2019 BJP …

Unsafe remedy
6 years, 8 months ago

Unsafe remedy

The Hindu  

AMID the recent debate and controversy that pitched the Delhi government against the Centre over issues of domain and authority and which was settled by a Supreme Court order, the stage was set for another confrontation with the Central government showing a keen interest to push the concept of simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. The latest move began with …

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Naveen Patnaik was first to come out with ‘one nation one poll’ idea, claims BJD MP
6 years, 8 months ago

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Naveen Patnaik was first to come out with ‘one nation one poll’ idea, claims BJD MP

India TV News  

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Terming the idea of holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the "brainchild" of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, BJD MP Pinaki Mishra said the party's view on the matter would be placed before the Law Commission. BJD fully supports the proposal for holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha as party president Naveen …

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Law Commission to discuss simultaneous polls with parties
6 years, 8 months ago

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Law Commission to discuss simultaneous polls with parties

India TV News  

Lok Sabha elections 2019: The Law Commission has invited all the national and recognised state political parties to hold consultations on July 7-8 on the practicality of conducting simultaneous polls to Lok Sabha and state legislatures. The Commission has prepared a draft paper on "Simultaneous Elections - Constitutional and Legal Perspectives" and has sought opinions of "all stakeholders" including political …

Political parties ignore law panel’s request for views on simultaneous Lok Sabha, state elections
6 years, 9 months ago

Political parties ignore law panel’s request for views on simultaneous Lok Sabha, state elections

Hindustan Times  

No major political party has responded to the Law Commission’s call for views on holding simultaneous national and state elections, two top commission officials involved in the exercise said on Monday. On April 17, in a working paper titled “Simultaneous Elections – constitutional and legal perspectives”, the panel listed a series of sweeping legal and constitutional changes needed for holding …

Amit Shah rules out early Lok Sabha polls, says consensus must for simultaneous elections
6 years, 10 months ago

Amit Shah rules out early Lok Sabha polls, says consensus must for simultaneous elections

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In a clear signal, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah, in an interview published in The Indian Express on Wednesday, ruled out the possibility of having early Lok Sabha elections and added that political consensus was a must for holding simultaneous elections. Shah’s comments come in the middle of the ongoing campaign for the crucial Karnataka elections and …

Political consensus, amendments hold key to simultaneous elections
6 years, 11 months ago

Political consensus, amendments hold key to simultaneous elections

Hindustan Times  

The Law Commission of India has given stakeholders, including political parties, till May 8 to send in their comments on holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and all state assemblies. Here is a look at the debate and the controversies on the issue: The Law Commission of India is examining a proposal to hold simultaneous elections to the Lok …

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