BJP Pins Hopes on Simultaneous Polls for a Better Show in State
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP Pins Hopes on Simultaneous Polls for a Better Show in State

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Amidst talk of possible simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha along with that for Telangana and other legislatures, state BJP leaders are upbeat about their prospects in the state elections, and that such a move will work in their favour. Several senior BJP leaders, who admit that their party has lost the edge to the Congress in capitalising on the anti-incumbency mood following internal rifts and the Congress’ success in selling the idea that the BRS and the BJP have a secret deal, have said that they had no word about simultaneous polls. Agreeing that there is a possibility of joint elections, a senior party leader said on Thursday, “Something like that would be bad for the BRS and KCR.” Pressed for a more specific response, the leader said, “We are told to work and ensure BJP’s win. But there are indications that simultaneous polls could happen.” Another party leader from Delhi, however, said “right now it is being talked about. His image will definitely help us do better at the state level, but at the national level, Congress could draw some benefit from the anti-incumbency against K. Chandrashekar Rao,” another senior leader said.

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Parliamentary panel on ‘One Nation, One election’ to seek an extension
1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC: Sources
3 months, 1 week ago

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC: Sources

Hindustan Times  

Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari, Sukhdeo Bhagat and Randeep Surjewala will likely represent the party in the joint committee of the parliament that will scrutinise the simultaneous polls legislation, sources said today. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra speaks in Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress has proposed the names of Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjee and Rajya …

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

Simultaneous polls are an imperative for India

Hindustan Times  

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

Simultaneous polls: Voting showed BJP does not have 2/3 majority for constitutional amendment, says Shashi Tharoor
3 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

One Nation, One Election: Modi govt to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today — headed for JPC?
3 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government will introduce the 'One Nation, One Election' Bills, paving way for simultaneous elections, in Lok Sabha today, according to the revised list of business in the lower house of Parliament. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will introduce the two bill, according to the revised list of business for today on the Lok Sabha …

‘One Nation, One Election’ on hold? Modi Govt unlikely to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today
3 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Mint  

The Union government is unlikely to introduce the 'One Nation, One Election' Bills paving way for simultaneous elections in Lok Sabha today, according to the revised list of business in the lower house of Parliament. Earlier, the two bills were mentioned to be introduced in the Lok Sabha for introduction against Union Law Minister, Arjun Ram Meghwal in the list …

'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 …

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

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

Deccan Chronicle  

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

One nation, one election: 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 …

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 …

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 …

'One Nation, One Election': Opposition raises concerns over proposal; BJP, allies welcome it
3 months, 2 weeks 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
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", …

Centre looks to table bill on one nation, one poll
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: CSDS-Lokniti Survey
4 months ago

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: CSDS-Lokniti Survey

The Hindu  

In the past five years, there have been dramatic twists and turns in Maharashtra politics. After the 2019 Assembly elections, one coalition got dissolved and a new three-party coalition was formed. Therefore, the Bharatiya Janata Party ’s setback in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections was unlikely to signify a settled equation among the political players. Thereafter, four polling stations were …

Assembly elections: Voting in Maharashtra, Jharkhand today
4 months, 1 week ago

Assembly elections: Voting in Maharashtra, Jharkhand today

Hindustan Times  

The Maha Vikas Aghadi and the ruling Mahayuti will lock horns on Wednesday, as the people of Maharashtra will elect representatives to the state's 288-strong assembly. The Election Commission will also conduct by-polls in 15 assembly seats across Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala, and Uttarakhand. Key candidates in the fray include CM Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister and BJP candidate Devendra …

'Will run parallel government if...': BJP to Jammu and Kashmir assembly Speaker
4 months, 2 weeks ago

'Will run parallel government if...': BJP to Jammu and Kashmir assembly Speaker

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said it will run a parallel government in Jammu and Kashmir if Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather's behaviour challenges India's integrity and sovereignty. BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma said the party's MLAs held a parallel assembly when the Speaker marshalled them out. PM Modi slams Congress, National Conference Prime Minister Narendra …

PM Modi’s clarion call ahead of assembly polls: ‘Roti, Beti, Maati ki pukar, Jharkhand mein BJP-NDA Sarkar’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi’s clarion call ahead of assembly polls: ‘Roti, Beti, Maati ki pukar, Jharkhand mein BJP-NDA Sarkar’

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party for a double-engine government in Jharkhand ahead of the state assembly polls. PM Modi Jharkhand rally | Top Updates - “Roti, Beti, Maati ki pukar, Jharkhand mein BJP-NDA Sarkar,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the beginning of his address in Jharkhand. Now there are …

Frequent elections ensure participation and vibrancy of India’s democracy
6 months ago

Frequent elections ensure participation and vibrancy of India’s democracy

Hindustan Times  

The proposal to re-synchronise state and national elections has resurfaced, as the Union Cabinet accepted the recommendations of the high committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind. While the government evokes cost and governance effectiveness to support the idea of simultaneous elections, the opposition focuses on this project’s legal and political implications. Maintaining synchronicity subsequently would require an extension …

Wrong notion: On simultaneous elections
6 months, 1 week 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 …

‘One Nation One Election’: How numbers stack up in Parliament. Can Modi govt secure the necessary votes?
6 months, 1 week ago

‘One Nation One Election’: How numbers stack up in Parliament. Can Modi govt secure the necessary votes?

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government on Wednesday approved the ‘One Nation, One Election' proposal aligning polls for both the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. In terms of strength in the Lok Sabha, the parties supporting the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal comprise 271 MPs in lower house, including 240 BJP MPs. The 15 parties that opposed simultaneous polls while …

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 …

Simultaneous polls proposal against federal structure and impossible to implement: Karnataka CM and Deputy CM
6 months, 1 week ago

Simultaneous polls proposal against federal structure and impossible to implement: Karnataka CM and Deputy CM

The Hindu  

The Congress in Karnataka has opposed the simultaneous election initiative of the Centre by arguing that it is not only against the federal structure but also practically impossible to implement. The Election Commission does not have the capacity or resources to conduct simultaneous elections for both the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies across the entire country. Instead of addressing these …

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 …

PM Modi’s I-Day speech reiterates infeasible propositions
7 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi’s I-Day speech reiterates infeasible propositions

Hindustan Times  

In his speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15, Prime Minister Narendra reiterated two contentious issues the Bharatiya Janata Party seems determined to push. Let’s examine the idea of simultaneous elections first because it is problematical in a more straightforward way. That cannot in any practical way be ensured, especially given that Modi’s party itself operates …

State Braces For Poll Fest Amid Shravan, Ganpati Buzz: Of Alliances & Yatras
7 months, 2 weeks ago

State Braces For Poll Fest Amid Shravan, Ganpati Buzz: Of Alliances & Yatras

News 18  

As Maharashtra gears up for its upcoming Assembly elections, likely to happen in mid-October, the political temperature in the state has risen significantly. The state is witnessing a surge in political yatras, with Ajit Pawar’s ‘Jan Sanman Yatra’, Sharad Pawar and Jayant Patil’s ‘Shiv Swarajya Yatra’, Raj Thackeray’s ‘Navnirman Yatra’, Prakash Ambedkar’s ‘Arakshan Bachao Yatra’, and Congress’s ‘Mumbai Nyay Yatra’ …

When will J-K assembly polls be held? Election Commission’s THIS directive has a hint
7 months, 3 weeks ago

When will J-K assembly polls be held? Election Commission’s THIS directive has a hint

Live Mint  

The Election Commission of India has asked the Jammu and Kashmir administration to transfer out officers posted in their home districts, a routine exercise it holds before conducting elections. The poll panel has issued similar directions to the chief secretaries of Maharashtra, Haryana, and Jharkhand, the three states going to assembly polls later this year. Last year, during a hearing …

BJP Gears Up For Maharashtra Assembly Elections, Conducts A High Level Meeting | ABP News
9 months, 1 week ago

BJP Gears Up For Maharashtra Assembly Elections, Conducts A High Level Meeting | ABP News

ABP News  

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Before the assembly elections in Maharashtra, an important meeting of BJP is going to be held in Delhi. After the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis demanded to be relieved from the post of Deputy CM. An important decision regarding this may be taken today, and the post of BJP Maharashtra State President Bawankule may …

Law Ministry plans to place report on simultaneous polls before Cabinet at the earliest
9 months, 2 weeks 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 HIGHLIGHTS: Repolling at 11 polling stations in Manipur on April 22
11 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Repolling at 11 polling stations in Manipur on April 22

India TV News  

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 LIVE updates: The voting took place in 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories in the first of the seven-phase elections on Friday. 37 per cent voter turnout was recorded in phase one of the Lok Sabha polls. The Election Commission said "The voting percentage is likely to go upwards when reports from all polling …

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 …

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

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 17, 2024
1 year ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 17, 2024

The Hindu  

Standing on cusp of history, PM Modi says NDA ready for polls The schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha election was announced by the Election Commission on Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a third term in office, declaring that the National Democratic Alliance led by him was fully prepared for the election. Election Commission always in favour of …

2024 Lok Sabha polls: Check statewise full schedule
1 year ago

2024 Lok Sabha polls: Check statewise full schedule

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India on Saturday announced the schedule for the 18th general assembly elections commencing on April 19 with the last phase on June 1. Andhra Pradesh: The state will hold simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha in a single phase on May 13. Arunachal Pradesh: The state will hold simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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: 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: 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 …

CEC: Decision on Simultaneous J&K Elections Pending Review and Stakeholder Feedback
1 year ago

CEC: Decision on Simultaneous J&K Elections Pending Review and Stakeholder Feedback

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Wednesday that a final call on whether to hold Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir simultaneously will be taken after a review of the security situation and feedback from all stakeholders. Mr Kumar said that the decision whether to hold the elections for five LoK Sabha seats in J&K …

JD(U) submits memorandum to Kovind panel supporting ‘one nation, one election’
1 year, 1 month ago

JD(U) submits memorandum to Kovind panel supporting ‘one nation, one election’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Janata Dal, which recently returned to the Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance fold, has supported the idea of ‘one-nation-one-election’ but stated that it does not want local body polls to be synchronised together. A delegation of JanataDal presented a memorandum in support of holding simultaneous elections A JD delegation comprising former JD national president and …

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 …

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