Opinion: One Nation, One Election — Speculation, calculations
1 year, 3 months ago

Opinion: One Nation, One Election — Speculation, calculations

India Today  

On Thursday, just before INDIA bloc could sit and discuss weaponising their alliance, a political explosion shattered Delhi's calm. By evening, news headlines said legislation for the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'One Nation One Election' proposal could get pushed in the special session. Hypothetically, if the government does push and clear the 'One Nation One Election' constitutional amendment, it may get a potent weapon to demolish all Opposition plans. If the government brings a 'One Nation One Election' Bill in the short session, the terms and references of the high-level committee would - examine and recommend if the amendments to the Constitution would require ratification by the States analyse and recommend possible solutions in a scenario of simultaneous elections emerging out of a hung House, adoption of the no-confidence motion, or defection or any such other event suggest a framework for synchronisation of elections and specifically, suggest the phases and time frame within which simultaneous elections may be held if they cannot be held in one go EARLY POLLS OR EXTENDED TERM? However, in the context of the current debate on 'One Nation One Election', the 42nd constitutional amendment extended the term of Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies members from five to six years.

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’One nation, one election’ sent to Joint Parliamentary Committee
3 days, 17 hours 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: Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls to have 39 members
Top News
3 days, 19 hours ago

One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls to have 39 members

The Hindu  

The government has moved to increase the strength of the joint committee of Parliament that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous elections from 31 MPs to 39, giving representation to more parties. The list of Lok Sabha MPs proposed by the government now includes one member each from the Shiv Sena, CPI and the Lok Janshakti Party, besides two …

One Nation One Election bill referred to joint parliamentary panel
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3 days, 23 hours ago

One Nation One Election bill referred to joint parliamentary panel

India Today  

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday sent two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections to a joint parliamentary committee that consisted of 39 MPs from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The Constitution bill and the Union Territories Amendment bill were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a fiery debate on December 17, with the …

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Introduced, But NDA's Numbers In Parliament Won't Make Passage Easy
5 days, 17 hours ago

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Introduced, But NDA's Numbers In Parliament Won't Make Passage Easy

ABP News  

The central government on Tuesday, December 17, introduced the 'One Nation, One Election' bill in the Lok Sabha, proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections. Two-Thirds Majority Required for Passage To pass the constitutional amendment for 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, the government will need additional support. The Lok Sabha requires 362 votes for a two-thirds majority, while in …

‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills in Lok Sabha: Does govt have numbers to clear Parliament hurdle?
5 days, 18 hours ago

‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills in Lok Sabha: Does govt have numbers to clear Parliament hurdle?

Firstpost  

Amid objections by opposition parties, two bills that will enable the implementation of One Nation, One Election were tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. PTI The Centre has introduced two bills in the Lok Sabha that will help implement the Bharatiya Janata Party’s plank of “One Nation, One Election”. It states, “An amendment of this Constitution may be initiated …

Simultaneous polls an attempt to create a nation without elections, says K.C. Venugopal
5 days, 19 hours ago

Simultaneous polls an attempt to create a nation without elections, says K.C. Venugopal

The Hindu  

One Nation One Election is an attempt by the BJP to create a nation without elections, AICC general secretary K C Venugopal said in Belagavi on Tuesday “is clear that One Nation One Election is an attempt to transform a country without elections. However, we know that the BJP could get it approved it in the Parliament.” He said that …

One Nation, One Election: What's the road ahead for bill to become an act? EXPLAINED
5 days, 23 hours ago

One Nation, One Election: What's the road ahead for bill to become an act? EXPLAINED

India TV News  

The 129th Constitutional Amendment Bill for the simultaneous elections was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. After the One Nation, One Election Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha, the opposition demanded to send it to the Joint Parliamentary Committee. Rajya Sabha proceedings In Rajya Sabha, the same process would follow The discussion and debate will take place over …

Shikha Mukerjee | Centralising India amidst imperatives of coalitions
6 days, 4 hours ago

Shikha Mukerjee | Centralising India amidst imperatives of coalitions

Deccan Chronicle  

Reversing the inexorable advance towards centralisation of executive power, programmes and election schedules reflected in the Narendra Modi 0.3 government’s rush to get legislative approval for the “One Nation-One Election” blueprint appears impossible. The need to come back again and again to why the losses in Haryana and Maharashtra were damaging to the INDIA bloc’s effectiveness in Parliament and in …

One Nation, One Election bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Who is in favour? Who is opposing it?
Top News
6 days, 12 hours ago

One Nation, One Election bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Who is in favour? Who is opposing it?

Firstpost  

The Centre has introduced the Constitution Bill, 2024, better known as the One Nation, One Election Bill, in the Lok Sabha. VIDEO | Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moves 'one nation, one election' bills for introduction in Lok Sabha.#OneNationOneElectionBill pic.twitter.com/vgPvelEwLu — Press Trust of India December 17, 2024 Let’s take a closer look. JD chief spokesperson Neeraj Kumar had …

'Anti-constitutional, robs people's mandate': Opposition slams Centre over ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill
6 days, 12 hours ago

'Anti-constitutional, robs people's mandate': Opposition slams Centre over ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill

Hindustan Times  

The constitutional amendment bills for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously were introduced in the Parliament on Tuesday, with the opposition leaders heavily criticising the bill. Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee also attacked the saffron party over the ONOE bill, claiming it to be an "unashamed" attack on the nation's democracy. The TMC general secretary said that …

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha With 269 Votes, 198 MPs Oppose
6 days, 14 hours ago

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha With 269 Votes, 198 MPs Oppose

ABP News  

Parliament Winter Session: The 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, seen as the long-pending electoral reform, was introduced in Lok Sabha after 269 MPs voted in favour and 198 were against it being tabled on Monday. VIDEO | 'One Nation One Election' Bills introduced in Lok Sabha with 269 voting in favour and 198 against. #OneNationOneElection #ParliamentWinterSession2024 pic.twitter.com/1ZS1tfTPUt — Press Trust …

One nation, one election: Opposition says bills undermine state autonomy, shift power to Election Commission
6 days, 15 hours 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
6 days, 16 hours ago

Govt tables 'One Nation, One Election' bill in Lok Sabha

Firstpost  

After accepting the recommendations of a committee led by former President Ramnath Kovind on simultaneous elections, the Narendra Modi government has now tabled the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill in Lok Sabha The Narendra Modi government on Tuesday tabled the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill in the Lok Sabha. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced a constitutional amendment bill …

'One Nation, One Election' bill tabled in LS
6 days, 16 hours ago

'One Nation, One Election' bill tabled in LS

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government on Tuesday introduced the Constitution Bill in the Lok Sabha that proposes to roll out “One Nation, One Election” in the country after fiery debate, followed by a division of votes. Meghwal said the proposed Bills to simultaneously hold the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies elections did not attack the “basic structure doctrine as claimed by …

What is 'One Nation One Election' proposal: Explained in points
6 days, 18 hours ago

What is 'One Nation One Election' proposal: Explained in points

Hindustan Times  

The Central Government is bringing the ‘One Nation, One Election' Bill in Parliament on Tuesday. A committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind recommended the holding of simultaneous elections at all levels. The committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, which proposed that plan, argued that holding frequent elections each year negatively impacts the economy, polity, and society. …

One Nation, One Election: Modi govt to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today — headed for JPC?
6 days, 21 hours ago

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

Live Mint  

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

One nation, one election: Bill to hold simultaneous polls to be introduced in Lok Sabha today
6 days, 22 hours 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
6 days, 22 hours 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 …

BJP doesn't believe in democracy: KC Venugopal on One Nation, One Election
6 days, 23 hours ago

BJP doesn't believe in democracy: KC Venugopal on One Nation, One Election

India Today  

All India Congress Committee general secretary KC Venugopal on Tuesday accused the ruling BJP-led Centre of attempting to undermine the democratic process through the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal. “The clear intention behind 'One Nation, One Election' is ‘one nation, no election’,” Venugopal said while addressing reporters. He alleged that the BJP's main agenda is to “sabotage the democratic process” …

One Nation One Election bill tabled, Opposition says only to please one man
Top News
6 days, 23 hours ago

One Nation One Election bill tabled, Opposition says only to please one man

India Today  

The Narendra Modi-led central government on Tuesday introduced a constitutional amendment bill in Lok Sabha for the implementation of 'One Nation One Election' in the country. Supporting the views of Tewari, Samajwadi Party leader MP Dharmendra Yadav also opposed the bill, saying that no one in Lok Sabha is as " learned" as the makers of the Constitution. Trinamool Congress …

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

Voters are far wiser: Harish Salve rejects One Nation One Election criticism

India Today  

Senior advocate and one of the country's top constitutional experts Harish Salve rejected the opposition's charge that One Nation One Election violated federalism, saying the move would prevent governance paralysis due to frequent polls and counter unaccounted money. "Those who say One Nation One Election violates the federal structure are shooting from the hip. Bills to enable One Nation One …

One Nation One Election bills in Lok Sabha: Who's supporting, who's opposing?
6 days, 23 hours ago

One Nation One Election bills in Lok Sabha: Who's supporting, who's opposing?

India Today  

Bills to enable One Nation One Election, which were tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, have become the latest flashpoint between the BJP and its allies and the INDIA bloc. Trinamool Congress The Trinamool Congress, another party that has recently had fraught relations with the Congress, said the party would oppose the One Nation One Election bill "tooth and …

One Nation One Election bill be sent to Parliament panel, PM suggested: Amit Shah
6 days, 23 hours ago

One Nation One Election bill be sent to Parliament panel, PM suggested: Amit Shah

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah told the Lok Sabha that the government was ready to send the One Nation One Election bills to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for a broader consultation, saying it was suggested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself. Congress MP Manish Tiwari opposed the One Nation One Election bill, saying that it challenges the basic structure of …

'One Nation One Election' unconstitutional, undermines states: DMK leader Elangovan
6 days, 23 hours ago

'One Nation One Election' unconstitutional, undermines states: DMK leader Elangovan

India Today  

DMK Organisational Secretary TKS Elangovan on Tuesday criticised the central government’s proposal of “One Nation One Election”, claiming it is unconstitutional and will strip states of their powers. Responding to the Centre’s justification that ‘One Nation One Election’ would reduce expenses and manpower associated with frequent elections, Elangovan said, “Elections are the backbone of democracy.” He cited past instances of …

One Nation One Election Bill explained: Special majority, state ratification
6 days, 23 hours ago

One Nation One Election Bill explained: Special majority, state ratification

India Today  

The Constitution Amendment Bill, 2024 is a landmark proposal aimed at introducing simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state legislative Assemblies. By aligning elections for the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, the bill aims to minimise electoral fatigue among voters, reduce administrative costs and allow governments to focus more on policymaking and long-term governance. The bill's proposal to synchronise …

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

Uddhav Thackeray says 'One Nation, One Election' attempt to divert attention, takes a dig at Mahayuti

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said that the ‘one election, one nation’ tabled by the government is an attempt to divert attention and asked to hold elections on ballot paper if people have doubts. The former Maharashtra Chief Minister said that the election commissioner should also be elected by the people. Speaking at a conference, Thackeray said that …

One Nation One Election bill tabled, Opposition says only to please one man
Top News
6 days, 23 hours ago

One Nation One Election bill tabled, Opposition says only to please one man

India Today  

The Narendra Modi-led central government on Tuesday introduced a constitutional amendment bill in Lok Sabha for the implementation of 'One Nation One Election' in the country. Supporting the views of Tewari, Samajwadi Party leader MP Dharmendra Yadav also opposed the bill, saying that no one in Lok Sabha is as " learned" as the makers of the Constitution. Trinamool Congress …

One Nation One Election bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha today
1 week ago

One Nation One Election bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha today

India Today  

The BJP-led central government will table the contentious 'One Nation One Election' Bill in Lok Sabha today, December 17, a government statement said. Accepting suggestions from the Ram Nath Kovind Committee's report, the Centre has decided to implement the 'One Nation One Election' bill in two phases. Speaking at Agenda Aaj Tak in his first media interaction after the BJP's …

MK Stalin slams BJP's 'One Nation, One Election', calls it threat to democracy
1 week ago

MK Stalin slams BJP's 'One Nation, One Election', calls it threat to democracy

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly criticised the BJP-led Union government’s push for a “One Nation, One Election” policy, calling it an anti-federal move that threatens India’s democracy and diversity. “INDIA will resist the anti-federal & impractical ‘One Nation, One Election’ as it will push the country into the perils of a unitary form of governance, killing its …

Modi govt to introduce 'One Nation, One Election' Bill in Lok Sabha today
1 week ago

Modi govt to introduce 'One Nation, One Election' Bill in Lok Sabha today

India TV News  

One Nation, One Election Bill: A constitutional amendment bill aimed at conducting simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections has been listed for introduction in the Lower House of Parliament on Tuesday. According to the Lok Sabha agenda, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will present the Constitution Bill, 2024, commonly referred to as the "One Nation, One Election" Bill. Modi …

One Nation, One Election likely in 2034? All you need to know
1 week, 1 day ago

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

India Today  

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

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu Backs ‘One Nation, One Election’ For Focused Development
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1 week, 2 days ago

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu Backs ‘One Nation, One Election’ For Focused Development

ABP News  

Gudlavalleru, Dec 14 : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said here that all elections in the country happening at the same time through 'One Nation One Election' concept will provide more time for development. CM said this in view of Union Cabinet's approval of bills drafted to implement 'One Nation One Election' plan. "There will be …

J&K leaders Mehbooba, Tarigami, Masoodi oppose ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal
1 week, 2 days ago

J&K leaders Mehbooba, Tarigami, Masoodi oppose ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal

The Hindu  

Opposing the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, several Jammu and Kashmir leaders claimed on Saturday that it is actually aimed at creating a ‘one nation, one party’ situation. Former J&K Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti accused the BJP of “destroying the Constitution of India”, while addressing a party function. ‘One Nation, One Election’ is undermining this …

DK Shivakumar opposes One Nation One Election: Attempt to finish regional parties
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1 week, 2 days ago

DK Shivakumar opposes One Nation One Election: Attempt to finish regional parties

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has rejected the idea of 'One Nation One Election’, calling it an attempt by the BJP to finish off smaller regional parties, which adds strength to the INDIA bloc. Speaking to the media about the reports that a bill linked to the 'One Nation One Election' will be introduced in the ongoing Winter Session …

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

'One Nation, One Election': Majority view of 32 parties should be accepted, says ex-President Kovind

New Indian Express  

Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday asserted that the concept of holding simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies was the brain child of the country's founding fathers and not the Bharatiya Janata Party. The former president who led the high level committe on 'one nation, one election' emphasised the importance of majority consensus in a democracy, …

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

Cabinet nod to ‘one nation, one poll’ plan

Hindustan Times  

The Union Cabinet on Thursday gave its nod to two bills aimed at implementing simultaneous state and national polls that are likely to be introduced during the ongoing winter session of Parliament in a bid to usher in sweeping changes in the ways elections are conducted in the world’s largest democracy. The Cabinet cleared the Constitutional Amendment Bill to conduct …

‘One nation, one election’ against federal structure: Mamata
1 week, 4 days ago

‘One nation, one election’ against federal structure: Mamata

The Hindu  

With the Union Cabinet approving Bills to implement simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the country, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said her party MPs would “oppose this draconian legislation tooth and nail in Parliament”. Ms. Banerjee had written a letter to Niten Chandra, secretary of the high-level committee headed by former …

Union Cabinet Clears 'One Nation, One Election', 10 Recommendations Made By Ram Nath Kovind Panel
1 week, 4 days ago

Union Cabinet Clears 'One Nation, One Election', 10 Recommendations Made By Ram Nath Kovind Panel

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved bills to implement "one nation, one election". A high-level committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind had made recommendations on simultaneous elections, which were accepted by the Cabinet in September. For the purpose of synchronising the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, the president shall notify the date of the first sitting …

Opposition says ‘One Nation, One Election' bill ’anti-democratic', BJP allies hail move
1 week, 4 days ago

Opposition says ‘One Nation, One Election' bill ’anti-democratic', BJP allies hail move

Hindustan Times  

Opposition leaders on Thursday raised concerns over the Narendra Modi government's plans to introduce the ‘one nation, one election bill' to implement simultaneous polls across India in the ongoing winter session of Parliament. The INC's stand was made clear last year itself by party president Mallikarjun Kharge when he sent a four-page letter to former President Ram Nath Kovind's committee …

MK Stalin says ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill will erase regional voices: ‘Let’s resist attack on Indian Democracy’
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1 week, 4 days ago

MK Stalin says ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill will erase regional voices: ‘Let’s resist attack on Indian Democracy’

Live Mint  

MK Stalin slammed the Union Cabinet for approving bill to amend the Constitution to implement “one nation, one election” bill calling it ‘impractical and anti-democratic’ He posted on X, The Union Cabinet has approved introducing the draconian ‘One Nation, One Election Bill’ in Parliament. The Union Cabinet approved two bills on Thursday, including one to amend the Constitution for implementing …

One Nation One Election: Opposition raises concern; BJP, allies say burden on exchequer will be lessened
1 week, 4 days ago

One Nation One Election: Opposition raises concern; BJP, allies say burden on exchequer will be lessened

The Hindu  

Opposition parties on Thursday raised concerns 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 Parliament in …

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

What is one nation, one election? The 11 proposals in the draft cleared by cabinet today

Hindustan Times  

The 'One Nation, One Election' plan was on Thursday approved by the Union Cabinet and the draft legislations will now be introduced in the Parliament. Moving ahead with its 'one nation, one election' plan, the government in September accepted the recommendations of the high-level committee for holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies in a …

Union Cabinet approves ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills for Parliament
1 week, 4 days ago

Union Cabinet approves ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills for Parliament

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two Bills related to the implementation of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, paving the way to introduce the draft legislations in Parliament in the ongoing Winter Session. Let us resist this attack on Indian democracy with all our strength!” The Union Cabinet has approved introducing the draconian 'One Nation, One …

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Cleared By Cabinet, Likely To Be Introduced In Parliament Next Week
1 week, 4 days ago

'One Nation, One Election' Bill Cleared By Cabinet, Likely To Be Introduced In Parliament Next Week

ABP News  

The Union Cabinet has cleared the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, said sources. #WATCH | Jaipur | On One Nation One Election, BJP Leader Dr Satish Poonia says, “If you ask anyone across the country, they will agree on One Nation One Election. The Kovind-led committee emphasised that implementing the ‘one nation, one election’ policy would lead to resource savings …

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

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

India TV News  

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

MK Stalin calls One Nation, One Election Bill 'draconian', says it will erase regional voices
1 week, 4 days ago

MK Stalin calls One Nation, One Election Bill 'draconian', says it will erase regional voices

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday called the Union Cabinet's ‘One Nation, One Election Bill’ in Parliament 'draconian' and said this impractical and anti-democratic move will erase regional voices, erode federalism, and disrupt governance. "The Union Cabinet has approved introducing the draconian ‘One Nation, One Election Bill’ in Parliament. The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the 'One Nation, …

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

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

India TV News  

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

Cabinet clears 'One Nation, One Election' bill, but political and logistical hurdles remain
1 week, 4 days ago

Cabinet clears 'One Nation, One Election' bill, but political and logistical hurdles remain

New Indian Express  

Political Backlash While the ruling BJP and its allies are pushing for simultaneous polls, several opposition parties have opposed the idea. Reacting to the development, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "The Union Cabinet has cleared the bill on 'One Nation, One Election'. Notably, Kharge, in a letter to the secretary of the high-level committee on ONOE sent …

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

'One Nation, One Election': Opposition raises concerns over proposal; BJP, allies welcome it

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Opposition parties raised concerns on Thursday over bills cleared by the government for holding simultaneous elections and said larger consultations are required while ruling NDA leaders asserted the burden on the exchequer will be lessened. The Union Cabinet approved bills to implement 'One Nation, One Election', and sources said the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in …

'Draconian, unconstitutional': Opposition on Cabinet nod to One Nation One Election
1 week, 4 days ago

'Draconian, unconstitutional': Opposition on Cabinet nod to One Nation One Election

India Today  

The Opposition INDIA bloc leaders attacked the BJP after sources earlier said that the 'One Nation, One Election' bill was cleared by the Union Cabinet, and said that it was an attempt to undermine democracy. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal slammed the BJP over "misplaced priorities," saying, "The country needs one nation, one education, and one nation, one healthcare system. …

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