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 and panchayat polls within 100 days of the general election. Two key reasons have been evinced for the proposal — first, the costs of conducting these elections would be significantly reduced if held together, and, second, not having simultaneous elections has kept political parties in prolonged campaign mode, impacting governance and legislative work. One of the committee’s recommendations is that if a State Assembly gets dissolved before five years of its term, after the “appointed date” — the date for synchronising Lok Sabha and Assembly elections — fresh “midterm” elections will be held but the new Assembly’s will not have a full five-year tenure.

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Lok Sabha extends tenure of Parliament committee on ONOP bill
2 days, 10 hours ago

Lok Sabha extends tenure of Parliament committee on ONOP bill

Hindustan Times  

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday gave an extension to the 39-member joint parliamentary committee, which is examining two bills aimed to usher in simultaneous state and national polls, till the first day of the last week of the monsoon session to submit its report. The development came on a day attorney general R Venkatramani backed the simultaneous elections plan and …

Ballot paper issue beyond your scope: Centre tells Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls debate
3 weeks, 5 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 …

Opinion: A Solution In Search Of A Problem, ‘One Nation, One Election’ Is A Constitutional Mis-step
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Opinion: A Solution In Search Of A Problem, ‘One Nation, One Election’ Is A Constitutional Mis-step

ABP News  

The proposal for ‘One Nation, One Election ’ has emerged as a point of contention in political discourse. Framed as a solution to the disruptions caused by frequent elections, the idea of simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies appears appealing, promising administrative efficiency and cost savings. Synchronising elections would require aligning the tenures of state assemblies with …

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 …

​Pie in the sky: On the idea of simultaneous elections
3 months ago

​Pie in the sky: On the idea of simultaneous elections

The Hindu  

With the Union government introducing two Bills in the Lok Sabha to implement its idea of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies, the stage is set for Parliament to debate the feasibility, or otherwise, of the idea of what the government calls “One Nation, One Election”. The content in the Bills themselves are in line with …

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: Priyanka Gandhi, Shrikant Shinde likely to be on joint committee of Parliament
3 months, 1 week ago

Simultaneous polls: Priyanka Gandhi, Shrikant Shinde likely to be on joint committee of Parliament

The Hindu  

The BJP is considering the names of its seasoned MPs Ravi Shankar Prasad and Nishikant Dubey as nominees for the parliamentary panel that will scrutinise simultaneous poll bills, while Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Manish Tewari are set to be among the Congress representatives, sources said. The pros and cons of simultaneous elections | Explained Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish …

Legal experts divided over plans to conduct simultaneous elections
3 months, 1 week ago

Legal experts divided over plans to conduct simultaneous elections

Hindustan Times  

Former judges and constitutional experts are divided over the proposal to hold concurrent elections to state assemblies and Parliament, with one section saying it aligns with constitutional principles while the other warn of potential threats to democracy. The Constitution Bill 2024 proposes simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies with a fixed five-year tenure. “By holding simultaneous elections, …

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 …

Proposal to change India’s voting system to allow simultaneous polls fails to pass lower Parliament
3 months, 1 week 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: ECI to retain discretionary powers to defer assembly polls
3 months, 1 week ago

One nation, one election: ECI to retain discretionary powers to defer assembly polls

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : The Election Commission of India will likely retain discretionary powers to defer legislative assembly polls under specific circumstances even after the country transitions to a ‘one nation, one election’ system, per the Constitutional amendment bill tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. However, the ECI may, at its discretion, write to the President to defer state elections …

Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee
3 months, 1 week ago

Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee

Live Law  

Two bills which aim to achieve One Nation One Election–'The Constitution 129th Amendment Bill 2024' as well as the 'The Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after a voting process. The Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024 proposes to make consequential amendments in Section 5 of the Government of Union Territories Act …

Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee
3 months, 1 week ago

Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee

Live Law  

Two bills which aim to achieve One Nation One Election–'The Constitution 129th Amendment Bill 2024' as well as the 'The Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday after a voting process. The Union Territories Laws Amendment Bill 2024 proposes to make consequential amendments in Section 5 of the Government of Union Territories Act …

Govt tables 'One Nation, One Election' bill in Lok Sabha
3 months, 1 week 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 …

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: Bill to hold simultaneous polls to be introduced in Lok Sabha today
3 months, 1 week ago

One nation, one election: Bill to hold simultaneous polls to be introduced in Lok Sabha today

Hindustan Times  

A constitutional amendment bill for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously has been listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. As per the Lok Sabha agenda, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will introduce the bill for “one nation, one election.” Following this, he could request Speaker Om Birla to refer the Bill to a Joint Committee …

FirstUp: ‘One Nation One Election’ bill likely to be introduced in Parliament and other top news today
Top News
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Bill on simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies likely to be introduced in Lower House
3 months, 1 week ago

Bill on simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies likely to be introduced in Lower House

The Hindu  

The Union government is all set to introduce the Constitution Amendment bill in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, seeking to put in place a mechanism to implement simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies. Stalin and Mamata Banerjee from the Opposition strongly protesting against the bill, several Opposition members have given notices to the Lok Sabha Speaker, …

One Nation, One Election Bill not on LS business today, likely this week
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3 months, 1 week ago

One Nation, One Election Bill not on LS business today, likely this week

Firstpost  

The listing of the two Bills – The Constitution Bill 2024 and the Union Territories Laws 2024 – that would enable simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies and Union Territories, which were included in the list of business for Monday in the Lok Sabha were off the revised list of business for the day The Winter Session …

‘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 …

'One Nation, One Election' : How Constitution Is Proposed To Be Amended For Simultaneous Elections To Lok Sabha & State Assemblies
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks 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, 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 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 …

'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 …

Modi Cabinet approves 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, likely to be tabled in Winter Session: Sources
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi Cabinet approves 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, likely to be tabled in Winter Session: Sources

India TV News  

The Modi Cabinet on Thursday approved the crucial 'One Nation, One Election' Bill which is likely to be tabled in the ongoing Winter Session, said the sources. Earlier in September, the Union Cabinet accepted the recommendations of a high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind for holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies …

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 …

Simultaneous Elections: A Boon for India's GDP and Populism
5 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

Key recommendations in simultaneous elections report ‘flawed’, says former CEC Quraishi
6 months, 1 week ago

Key recommendations in simultaneous elections report ‘flawed’, says former CEC Quraishi

The Hindu  

With the government setting the ball rolling for simultaneous polls, former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi has flagged concerns over the practicality and implications of the proposed move, saying some key recommendations are "flawed" as he emphasised the need for a debate in Parliament on these issues. "The entire country is being shaken up for simultaneous elections while ignoring over …

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 …

'One nation, one election' impractical in democracy, says Kharge; Vaishnaw fires back
6 months, 1 week ago

'One nation, one election' impractical in democracy, says Kharge; Vaishnaw fires back

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday responded to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's criticism of the ‘one nation, one election’ initiative, in which Kharge called the proposal “impractical” and incompatible with democracy. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw responded to Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks over 'one nation, one election' Kharge, quoted by ANI, expressed strong opposition to the proposal, saying, “We …

One Nation, One Election: A Step-by-Step Process Of How Govt Plans To Implement It
6 months, 1 week ago

One Nation, One Election: A Step-by-Step Process Of How Govt Plans To Implement It

News 18  

An implementation group will be formed to take forward the recommendations of the Kovind panel on ‘One Nation One Poll’, the report for which was accepted by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday. Here is how the government plans to implement ‘One Nation One Poll’ : Simultaneous elections will be implemented in two phases In the first phase, Lok Sabha and …

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 …

Law Ministry plans to place report on simultaneous polls before Cabinet at the earliest
9 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

'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. …

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 …

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 …

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