Cabinet clears One Nation One Election, PM wants people to know benefits: Sources
1 week, 4 days 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", AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal said the country needed "one nation, one education" and "one nation, one healthcare system". "The Union Cabinet has bulldozed their way through the unconstitutional and anti-federal One Nation One Election bill.

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​Pie in the sky: On the idea of simultaneous elections
1 day ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Simultaneous poll bills unlikely to be passed in Parliament: Digvijaya
1 day, 12 hours ago

Simultaneous poll bills unlikely to be passed in Parliament: Digvijaya

The Hindu  

Congress Rajya Sabha member Digvijaya Singh has said he is doubtful that the 'one nation, one election' bills will be passed in Parliament. Talking to reporters in Madhya Pradesh's Agar Malwa district on Saturday night, Mr. Singh also denied the allegations against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of "pushing and shoving" BJP MPs on Parliament premises …

One Nation, One Election: 39-Member Panel Formed To Discuss Bills, This BJP MP To Be Chairperson
3 days, 6 hours 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: Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls to have 39 members
Top News
3 days, 15 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, 19 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, 13 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, 14 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, 15 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 bill explained: From introduction to passage
5 days, 19 hours ago

One Nation One Election bill explained: From introduction to passage

India Today  

Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections in the country were introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 17 by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Meghwal also introduced The Union Territories Amendment Bill, which seeks to align elections in the Union territories of Puducherry, Delhi, and Jammu and Kashmir with the Lok Sabha polls. WAY …

One Nation, One Election: What's the road ahead for bill to become an act? EXPLAINED
5 days, 19 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 …

One Nation One Election bill explained: From introduction to passage
Top News
5 days, 19 hours ago

One Nation One Election bill explained: From introduction to passage

India Today  

Two bills that lay down the mechanism to hold simultaneous elections in the country were introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 17 by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Meghwal also introduced The Union Territories Amendment Bill, which seeks to align elections in the Union territories of Puducherry, Delhi, and Jammu and Kashmir with the Lok Sabha polls. WAY …

Priyanka Gandhi, Manish Tewari among Congress MPs in JPC on 'One Nation One Election' Bill
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5 days, 19 hours 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 …

One Nation, One Election bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Who is in favour? Who is opposing it?
Top News
6 days, 8 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 …

Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee
6 days, 10 hours 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
6 days, 10 hours 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' Bill Introduced In Lok Sabha With 269 Votes, 198 MPs Oppose
6 days, 10 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 Bill referred at Lok Sabha to joint parliamentary committee
6 days, 10 hours ago

One Nation One Election Bill referred at Lok Sabha to joint parliamentary committee

The Hindu  

Two Bills seeking to implement simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal after an intense debate during which Opposition members asserted that the legislation were “anti-federal” and went against the Basic Structure of the Constitution. pic.twitter.com/5GIQQ0qY7r — Manickam Tagore.B🇮🇳மாணிக்கம் தாகூர்.ப December 17, 2024 …

One nation, one election: Opposition says bills undermine state autonomy, shift power to Election Commission
6 days, 11 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, 12 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, 12 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, 14 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. …

Parliament session LIVE: One nation, one election bill in Lok Sabha today; Congress issues whip to MPs
6 days, 15 hours 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 …

'One Nation, One Election' Bill To Be Introduced In Lok Sabha Today, Congress Issues Whip To MPs
6 days, 16 hours ago

'One Nation, One Election' Bill To Be Introduced In Lok Sabha Today, Congress Issues Whip To MPs

ABP News  

The 'One Nation One Election' Bill will be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday and it could be referred to a join committee of the two Houses. The Lok Sabha agenda said the Constitution Bill, 2024, popularly being referred to as the Bill on "one nation, one election", will be introduced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. Sena …

One Nation, One Election: Modi govt to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today — headed for JPC?
6 days, 17 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, 18 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, 18 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 likely to issue notices to 20 MPs absent during voting on 'One Nation, One Election' in Lok Sabha: Sources
6 days, 19 hours ago

BJP likely to issue notices to 20 MPs absent during voting on 'One Nation, One Election' in Lok Sabha: Sources

India TV News  

One Nation, One Election Bill: Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to issue notices to around 20 MPs who were absent during voting on the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill in Lok Sabha today, even after a whip was issued for all the party MPs to be present in the House, said sources. One Nation One Election bills introduced in Lok …

Modi government introduces One Nation, One Election Bill in Lok Sabha amid protests from Opposition
6 days, 19 hours ago

Modi government introduces One Nation, One Election Bill in Lok Sabha amid protests from Opposition

India TV News  

One Nation, One Election Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha by Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday. Two draft legislations, including one simple bill to amend provisions in laws dealing with three Union territories with legislative assemblies to align them with the Constitution amendment bill, were given the nod by the Cabinet. The proposed constitutional amendment bill would deal with making …

One Nation One Election bills in Lok Sabha: Who's supporting, who's opposing?
6 days, 19 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 …

Voters are far wiser: Harish Salve rejects One Nation One Election criticism
6 days, 19 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 Bill explained: Special majority, state ratification
6 days, 19 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 …

One Nation One Election Bill Likely To Be Introduced In Parliament Tomorrow, Could Be Referred To JPC
1 week ago

One Nation One Election Bill Likely To Be Introduced In Parliament Tomorrow, Could Be Referred To JPC

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 16 A constitutional amendment bill for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously is likely to be introduced in Parliament on Tuesday and could be referred to a joint committee of the two Houses. A top government functionary said the Constitution Bill, 2024, popularly being referred to as the Bill on "one nation, one election", was expected …

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 …

'Absolutely Wrong': Amit Shah Dismisses Allegations Of One Nation One Election Benefiting BJP
1 week, 1 day ago

'Absolutely Wrong': Amit Shah Dismisses Allegations Of One Nation One Election Benefiting BJP

ABP News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah dismissed the claims that the One Nation One Election would benefit the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday and also refuted that the bill undermines the principles of federalism. Three elections in this country were conducted under the One Nation One Election method. Responding to the allegations that the One Nation One Election would benefit the …

One Nation One Election bill later next week, Lok Sabha to take up financial business first
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1 week, 1 day ago

One Nation One Election bill later next week, Lok Sabha to take up financial business first

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The government has deferred the introduction of bills related to 'one nation one election' in the Lok Sabha till after the completion of financial business, sources said. Earlier, the two bills -- The Constitution Bill and The Union Territories Laws Bill) -- were listed for introduction in the Lok Sabha on Monday. However, the government can always bring …

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 …

'One Nation One Election' Bill to be Introduced on Dec 16
1 week, 2 days ago

'One Nation One Election' Bill to be Introduced on Dec 16

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Taking a big step toward implementing the “One Nation, One Election” concept, the Union government has scheduled the introduction of two related bills in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The proposed legislation — The Constitution Bill and The Union Territories Laws Bill — will be presented by Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. The companion legislation, the Union …

Amit Shah's pitch for One Nation One Election in first interview since 2024 win
1 week, 2 days ago

Amit Shah's pitch for One Nation One Election in first interview since 2024 win

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, speaking at Agenda Aaj Tak in his first media interaction after the BJP's Lok Sabha win, pitched for 'One Nation One Election', dismissing allegations that the contentious bill undermines the principles of federalism. Three elections in this country were conducted under the One Nation One Election method. Responding to the allegations that One Nation One …

DC Edit | Is ‘One Election’ reform a bridge too far for India?
1 week, 3 days 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 …

Union Cabinet clears ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills: What happens next?
1 week, 3 days ago

Union Cabinet clears ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills: What happens next?

Firstpost  

The Union Cabinet has reportedly approved two bills to implement its ‘One Nation, One Election’ idea. One of the bills is aimed at synchronising the tenures of the Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections, while the other bill proposes similar amendments for Delhi and other Union Territory Assemblies. Last September, the Centre established a committee, headed by former President Ram …

'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, …

Ram Nath Kovind on One Nation One Election: People vote for governance, not polls
1 week, 3 days ago

Ram Nath Kovind on One Nation One Election: People vote for governance, not polls

India Today  

Former President Ram Nath Kovind, who led the high-level committee on one nation, one election', said that the concept of simultaneous polls is rooted in India's electoral history. "At that time, Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections were conducted together," he said. 'COULD BOOST GDP BY 1-1.15%' Ram Nath Kovind said the committee he led included NK Singh, an economist …

‘Attack on federalism’: Opposition slams cabinet nod to One Nation, One Poll
1 week, 3 days ago

‘Attack on federalism’: Opposition slams cabinet nod to One Nation, One Poll

New Indian Express  

The Kovind committee had proposed simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies as the first step, and synchronised polls to local bodies within 100 days of the general election. If the Centre decides to carry out the Kovind committee proposal from 2029, as many as 17 states will have tenure of Assemblies for less than three years. The …

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 …

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 …

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