'One nation, one election': 8 opposition parties skip meeting on PM Modi's proposal | Key Points
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'One nation, one election': 8 opposition parties skip meeting on PM Modi's proposal | Key Points

India TV News  

'One nation, one election'- a meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deliberate on the proposal took place today. Besides the Bharatiya Janata Party, those who attended the meet included Akali Dali's Sukhbir Singh Badal, NCP Chief Sharad Pawar, Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar, BJP President Naveen Patnaik, YSR Congress party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, CPI's D Raja and S. Sudhakar Reddy, CPI-M's Sitaram Yechury, TRS President KT Rama Rao, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah and Peoples Democratic party leader Mehbooba Mufti. The aim of the meeting was to discuss PM Modi's initiative of holding simultaneous elections across the country and the Niti Aayog's proposal to fast-track the socio-economic conditions of 117 districts across 28 states. Sources said that the Opposition parties are wary of the meeting convened by the prime minister as they feel this might be a "trap" set by the BJP and needs proper discussion before going ahead.

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Why ex-CJI UU Lalit says 'one nation, one poll' may not pass SC test
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Why ex-CJI UU Lalit says 'one nation, one poll' may not pass SC test

India Today  

The idea of ‘one nation, one poll’ has gained significant traction in recent times, with the Narendra Modi government advocating simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Recognising the significant legal ramifications, the JPC sought insights from Justice Lalit, among other constitutional experts, to determine whether the legislation could withstand judicial scrutiny, particularly concerning federalism, the autonomy of …

Opinion: A Solution In Search Of A Problem, ‘One Nation, One Election’ Is A Constitutional Mis-step
1 month, 2 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 …

Erode (East) bypoll 2025: BJP MLA Saraswathi bats for ‘One Nation, One Election’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Erode (East) bypoll 2025: BJP MLA Saraswathi bats for ‘One Nation, One Election’

The Hindu  

Stating that frequent elections cause inconvenience to the public, Modakkurichi BJP MLA C. Saraswathi called for ‘One Nation, One Election’ in Erode on Wednesday. Addressing the media after casting her vote at a polling station in Periyar Nagar in the Erode Assembly constituency, where a byelection was underway, she said frequent elections disrupted the functioning of the government and was …

Parliamentary panel on ‘One Nation, One election’ to seek an extension
1 month, 3 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 …

At all-party meeting, JDU flags 'One Nation One Election' Bill, Opposition slams Waqf JPC proceedings
1 month, 3 weeks ago

At all-party meeting, JDU flags 'One Nation One Election' Bill, Opposition slams Waqf JPC proceedings

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: At the all-party meeting convened by the BJP-led NDA government ahead of the Budget session of Parliament, the key NDA ally Janata Dal flagged the Centre’s ambitious 'One Nation One Election' Bill, saying that the Bill should not be 'rushed through' and wider consultations are needed. The ‘One Nation, One Election Bill’ introduced during the Winter Session of …

How Indira Gandhi's lust for absolute power led to the end of "One Nation One Election"
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How Indira Gandhi's lust for absolute power led to the end of "One Nation One Election"

Op India  

India’s democratic system, which allows citizens to actively influence governance at all levels, rests on the strength of its electoral process. How Indira Gandhi broke the “One Nation One Election” cycle The prime minister at the time, Indira Gandhi addressed the country on the evening of 27th December 1970. The simultaneous poll cycle, which would become gradually obstructed in later …

The Indian government wants one election for a billion people. Here's why there's resistance
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Indian government wants one election for a billion people. Here's why there's resistance

ABC  

If you think it feels like there always seems to be an election coming up in Australia, then spare a thought for India. "Political leaders including the PM, including cabinet, spend a lot of time campaigning at national and state levels at various different elections that happen during the year, every single year." One Nation One Election would synchronise federal …

‘One Nation, One Election’ against basic structure of Constitution: Kapil Sibal
2 months ago

‘One Nation, One Election’ against basic structure of Constitution: Kapil Sibal

The Hindu  

Senior lawyer and Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal on Saturday termed the ‘One Nation, One Election’ idea an ill-conceived, ill-advised initiative of the BJP-led government at the Centre. Every government has a Constitutional right to complete its fixed term of five years,” Mr. Sibal said at a round table on ‘One Nation, One Election’ at the third State Conference-2025 of …

One Nation, One Election meet: Opposition MPs question simultaneous polls, BJP members defend
2 months, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

'One Nation, One Election' Bill is in the interest of nation: BJP MP Vishnu Dayal Ram
2 months, 1 week ago

'One Nation, One Election' Bill is in the interest of nation: BJP MP Vishnu Dayal Ram

The Hindu  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Vishnu Dayal Ram said the proposed 'One Nation, One Election' Bill is in the interest of the nation. The first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the One Nation One Election proposal is being held today in New Delhi. "So, the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill must be passed," he asserted BJP MP P.P. The …

One nation, One Election Bills: Parliamentary panel holds first meeting
2 months, 1 week ago

One nation, One Election Bills: Parliamentary panel holds first meeting

The Hindu  

Opposition members at the first meeting of the Joint Committee of Parliament, weighing in on two Bills on conducting simultaneous elections, on Wednesday argued that the panel should have at least a year, considering the scope and scale of deliberations required. According to the sources, Lok Sabha MP and senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra pointed out that all the …

JPC for One Nation One Election to hold first meeting today
2 months, 1 week ago

JPC for One Nation One Election to hold first meeting today

Deccan Chronicle  

The first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation, One Election' will begin on Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM in Delhi.Bharatiya Janata Party MP PP Chaudhary, the JPC Chairperson, will chair the meeting.The officials from the Law and Justice Ministry are scheduled to brief the parliamentary panel, tasked to scrutinise the bills proposing simultaneous elections, during the meeting.The …

Parliamentary panel's first meet on simultaneous polls, BJP members laud concept
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Parliamentary panel's first meet on simultaneous polls, BJP members laud concept

India Today  

The parliamentary panel constituted to scrutinise the two bills on simultaneous elections held its first meeting on Wednesday, with BJP members lauding the concept, and opposition MPs questioning it. Officials of the Ministry of Law and Justice made a presentation on the provisions of the proposed laws during the meeting, citing support to the idea of simultaneous Lok Sabha and …

Simultaneous polls: Parliamentary panel to hold first meeting on January 8
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Simultaneous polls: Parliamentary panel to hold first meeting on January 8

The Hindu  

The parliamentary panel constituted to scrutinise the two simultaneous election bills will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, with officials of the Law and Justice Ministry scheduled to brief its members on the provisions of the proposed laws. Chaudhary and includes members of all major parties, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of the Congress, Sanjay Jha of the JD, Shiv Sena's …

One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel to hold first meeting on Wednesday
2 months, 2 weeks ago

One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel to hold first meeting on Wednesday

Hindustan Times  

The parliamentary panel constituted to scrutinise the two simultaneous election bills will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, with officials of the Law and Justice Ministry scheduled to brief its members on the provisions of the proposed laws. 'One Nation One Election' aims at conducting simultaneous polls across the country. The 39-member joint committee of Parliament is headed by BJP …

One nation, one election: An idea that calls for a good hard look
2 months, 3 weeks ago

One nation, one election: An idea that calls for a good hard look

Live Mint  

Earlier this year, a nine-member committee led by former president Ram Nath Kovind presented an 18,626-page report recommending simultaneous assembly and Lok Sabha elections, popularly being referred to as ‘One Nation, One Election.’ It also recommended local body elections within 100 days of Lok Sabha and assembly elections. There have been recent debates around the proposed One Nation, One Election …

One Nation One Election: First Meeting Of Parliamentary Committee Set To Be Held On January 8
2 months, 3 weeks ago

One Nation One Election: First Meeting Of Parliamentary Committee Set To Be Held On January 8

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 23 The first meeting of the 39-member parliamentary panel on 'one nation, one election' is set to be held on January 8, setting the tone for nationwide deliberations on the key poll reform measure of the BJP-led NDA government. Parliamentary sources said the first meeting of the Joint Committee on bills for simultaneous elections to the Lok …

First meeting of parliamentary panel on 'One Nation, One Election' on January 8: Sources
2 months, 3 weeks ago

First meeting of parliamentary panel on 'One Nation, One Election' on January 8: Sources

India TV News  

One Nation, One Election: The first meeting of the 39-member parliamentary panel on 'One Nation, One Election' will be held on January 8, 2025, said sources on Monday. According to the Parliamentary sources, the first meeting of the Joint Committee on bills for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, chaired by BJP member P P Chaudhary, is …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

One Nation, One Election: 39-Member Panel Formed To Discuss Bills, This BJP MP To Be Chairperson
3 months ago

One Nation, One Election: 39-Member Panel Formed To Discuss Bills, This BJP MP To Be Chairperson

ABP News  

BJP member PP Chaudhary was on Friday appointed chairman of the mega joint committee of Parliament set up to examine bills proposing simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Earlier, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal had moved resolutions in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to refer the Constitution Bill and the Union Territories Laws Bill …

’One nation, one election’ sent to Joint Parliamentary Committee
3 months 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 months 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 months 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 …

Priyanka Gandhi, Randeep Surjewala Among Congress MPs To Be Part Of JPC On 'One Nation One Election' Bill
3 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi, Randeep Surjewala Among Congress MPs To Be Part Of JPC On 'One Nation One Election' Bill

ABP News  

One Nation One Election Bill: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Randeep Singh Surjewala will be part of the Joint Parliamentary Committee for 'One Nation One Election' bill. The bill proposes simultaneous elections for both Lok Sabha and state assemblies and was introduced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Tuesday that Prime …

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

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to be on One Nation, One Election Bill House panel: Reports
3 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to be on One Nation, One Election Bill House panel: Reports

Live Mint  

Congress Member of Parliament Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is likely among party's list of nominees to the joint parliamentary committee to further study the 'one nation, one election' Constitution Amendment Bill that was tabled in Parliament yesterday. 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 …

One nation, one election bill: Gadkari, Scindia among 20 BJP MPs absent in Lok Sabha; party mulls notice
3 months ago

One nation, one election bill: Gadkari, Scindia among 20 BJP MPs absent in Lok Sabha; party mulls notice

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party plans to issue notices to its members in Lok Sabha who weren't present for the introduction of the bills related to the ‘One Nation One Election' plan on December 17. Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Giriraj Singh, are among the big names who skipped the voting on the bills in the lower house of …

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

Gadkari among BJP MPs absent during 'One Nation, One Election' bills' LS introduction, party likely to issue notice
3 months ago

Gadkari among BJP MPs absent during 'One Nation, One Election' bills' LS introduction, party likely to issue notice

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party will reportedly send notices to its members in Lok Sabha who weren't present for the introduction of the bills related to the ‘One Nation One Election' plan on Tuesday. BJP members absent during introduction of ‘One Nation One Election' bills? Union Ministers Giriraj Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Jyotiraditya Scindia and CR Patil were among nearly 20 BJP …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari of Congress to be in One Nation One Election committee: Sources
3 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari of Congress to be in One Nation One Election committee: Sources

India TV News  

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tiwari, Sukhdev Bhagat from Lok Sabha and Randeep Surjewala from Rajya Sabha will be in the One Nation One Election committee, sources said. Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a fiery debate on Tuesday, with the Opposition terming the move "dictatorial" and Law Minister …

Priyanka Gandhi, Manish Tewari among Congress MPs in JPC on 'One Nation One Election' Bill
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3 months ago

Priyanka Gandhi, Manish Tewari among Congress MPs in JPC on 'One Nation One Election' Bill

India TV News  

One Nation One Election bill: Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari and Sukhdeo Bhagat will be in the Joint Parliamentary Committee for deliberations on the 'One Nation One Election' Bill. Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections were introduced in the Lok Sabha after a fiery debate on Tuesday, with the Opposition terming the move …

Shikha Mukerjee | Centralising India amidst imperatives of coalitions
3 months 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 …

Simultaneous polls are an imperative for India
3 months ago

Simultaneous polls are an imperative for India

Hindustan Times  

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

Owaisi opposes One Nation One Election in Parliament
3 months ago

Owaisi opposes One Nation One Election in Parliament

The Hindu  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen president Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday strongly opposed the ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill in Parliament, arguing that the proposal undermines federalism and violates the Constitution. Mr. Owaisi, who represents Hyderabad in the Lok Sabha, asserted that the Bill infringes on the democratic right to self-governance, which is an integral part of Articles 14 and 19 of the …

BJP to send notice to 20 Lok Sabha MPs for not being present for voting on ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill
3 months ago

BJP to send notice to 20 Lok Sabha MPs for not being present for voting on ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party will send notice to 20 MPs who were absent during voting on ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, which was tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The BJP had issued a three-line whip to all its Lok Sabha MPs to be present in the House today. The bill has been sent to …

One Nation, One Election bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Who is in favour? Who is opposing it?
Top News
3 months 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
3 months 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 …

Proposal to change India’s voting system to allow simultaneous polls fails to pass lower Parliament
3 months ago

Proposal to change India’s voting system to allow simultaneous polls fails to pass lower Parliament

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — A controversial legislation submitted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to change India’s voting system failed to pass Tuesday in the country’s lower house of Parliament. Critics say the proposed system will undermine federalism and risks shifting India toward a presidential election model and could give unfair poll advantage to the governing parties at the federal level …

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

One nation, one election: Opposition says bills undermine state autonomy, shift power to Election Commission
3 months ago

One nation, one election: Opposition says bills undermine state autonomy, shift power to Election Commission

Live Mint  

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled on Tuesday the 'One Nation, One Election' Bills, paving the way for simultaneous elections, in the Lok Sabha today, December 17. The two bills approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Thursday include The Constitution Bill, 2024 and the The Union Territories Laws Bill, 2024. Here is what the opposition leaders …

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

Cong opposes 'ONOE' bill, Tewari moves adjournment notice in LS
3 months ago

Cong opposes 'ONOE' bill, Tewari moves adjournment notice in LS

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Congress MP Manish Tewari on Tuesday submitted adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha, opposing the One Nation One Election Bill Bill, 2024. Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha, opposing the One Nation One Election Bill pic.twitter.com/lNvSEGT1ob — ANI December 17, 2024 Tewari argued that the bill undermines India’s federal character, as defined in …

What is 'One Nation One Election' proposal: Explained in points
3 months 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. …

Parliament session LIVE: One nation, one election bill in Lok Sabha today; Congress issues whip to MPs
3 months ago

Parliament session LIVE: One nation, one election bill in Lok Sabha today; Congress issues whip to MPs

Hindustan Times  

Parliament session LIVE: Opposition MPs raise slogans in Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of the Parliament, in New Delhi on December 16. Parliament session LIVE: The Winter Session of Parliament, which began on November 25 has entered its final week. On Tuesday, the Narendra Modi-led Central government has listed a constitutional amendment bill allowing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly …

Parliament session highlights: After Shah's speech, Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow
3 months ago

Parliament session highlights: After Shah's speech, Rajya Sabha adjourned till tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Parliament session: Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday introduced the bill for “one nation, one election” in the Lok Sabha. Following the introduction of the Constitution Bill, 2024 and the Union Territories Laws Bill, 2024, the bill has now been sent to the Joint Parliamentary Committee for a detailed discussion. The bill, which The proposal to align elections …

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