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

Simultaneous Elections: A Boon for India's GDP and Populism

Live Mint  

Former bureaucrat and economist N.K. Singh argues that frequent elections can hinder development by diverting attention from crucial development activities to electoral processes. He suggests that simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and municipalities could boost GDP growth and reduce populism. Singh's paper, co-authored by him and Dr Prachi Mishra, suggests that holding simultaneous elections can result in higher average real GDP growth and lower inflation.

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

Ballot paper issue beyond your scope: Centre tells Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls debate

Hindustan Times  

The question of reverting to ballot papers does not fall under the ambit of the mandate of a joint committee of Parliament examining the two bills on simultaneous polls, the Union law ministry is learnt to have said. The Union law ministry said it was "out of scope" of the parliamentary panel to suggest the use of the ballot paper …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

One nation, one election: ECI to retain discretionary powers to defer assembly polls
3 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

FirstUp: ‘One Nation One Election’ bill likely to be introduced in Parliament and other top news today

Firstpost  

The government is likely to introduce the ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill today, a constitutional amendment aimed at holding the Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously. The government is expected to table the ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill, aiming to simultaneously conduct the Lok Sabha and assembly elections. Let’s take a look at the events: ‘One Nation One Election’ bill …

One Nation One Election Bill explained: Special majority, state ratification
3 months, 1 week 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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

One Nation One Election Bill Likely To Be Introduced In Parliament Tomorrow, Could Be Referred To JPC
3 months, 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 not on LS business today, likely this week
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3 months, 1 week ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Govt defers introduction of ONOE bills in Lok Sabha
3 months, 1 week ago

Govt defers introduction of ONOE bills in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

The government has deferred the introduction of the Constitution amendment bill to pave the way for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The Constitution Bill and the Union Territories Laws Bill were earlier listed for Monday but are now likely to be introduced in the Lok Sabha later in the week, said persons aware of the details. …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

'One Nation, One Election' : How Constitution Is Proposed To Be Amended For Simultaneous Elections To Lok Sabha & State Assemblies

Live Law  

The 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, officially known as the Constitution Bill, 2024, will likely be tabled in the ongoing winter session of the Parliament by Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law & Justice and Minister of State of Parliamentary Affairs. Once the notification is issued, all Legislative Assemblies constituted in any general elections held after the appointed …

Constitutional Amendment Bill to synchronise Lok Sabha, State Assembly terms
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Constitutional Amendment Bill to synchronise Lok Sabha, State Assembly terms

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Constitutional Amendment Bill, which will pave the way for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, proposes amendments and the insertion of new Articles to synchronise the terms of the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The bill is expected to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday As per a copy of the bill …

Modi Cabinet approves One Nation, One Election for India, bill for simultaneous polls likely soon
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi Cabinet approves One Nation, One Election for India, bill for simultaneous polls likely soon

Firstpost  

The Union Cabinet has approved the bill seeking simultaneous polls for India. The bill will be tabled in the current Winter Session of the Parliament soon The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet on Thursday approved the One Nation, One Election bill and it is likely to be tabled in the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament. Earlier this year, a …

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

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

India TV News  

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

Government may introduce Bill on simultaneous polls, refer it to joint committee for consultation
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Government may introduce Bill on simultaneous polls, refer it to joint committee for consultation

The Hindu  

Keen to hold wider consultations on the proposed Bills to implement simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha, State Assemblies and local bodies, the Union government may bring these Bills as early as the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, a government source said on Monday. Though the Union Cabinet had accepted the recommendations of former President Ram Nath Kovind-led high-level committee …

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

Wrong notion: On simultaneous elections

The Hindu  

Notwithstanding the opposition from political parties and many in civil society to the idea of simultaneous elections, the Union government has decided to accept the recommendations of a high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind to go ahead with the scheme. The committee envisaged simultaneous Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections as the first step, followed by municipal …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

One Nation, One Election: What are the 11 proposals in Kovind panel report?
6 months, 1 week ago

One Nation, One Election: What are the 11 proposals in Kovind panel report?

Hindustan Times  

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a high-level panel's recommendations for holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local bodies in phases. President Droupadi Murmu being presented a report on simultaneous elections in the country by former president Ram Nath Kovind who heads High-Level Committee on 'One Nation, One Election', and Home Minister Amit Shah, at Rashtrapati …

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

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

News 18  

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

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

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

News 18  

The Bharatiya Janata Party could make “One Nation, One Election” a major promise in its manifesto or Sankalp Patra for the general elections starting next month, meaning 2029 could see simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly polls, top sources have told News18. Both “simultaneous elections” and “Uniform Civil Code” had featured in the BJP’s manifesto in 2019 too. What ‘One …

'One Nation, One Election' Panel Recommends Cutting Short State Assemblies' Term To Synchronize With Lok Sabha Term
1 year ago

'One Nation, One Election' Panel Recommends Cutting Short State Assemblies' Term To Synchronize With Lok Sabha Term

Live Law  

The High-Level Committee appointed by the Central Government has submitted its report on "one nation, one election," advocating for simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and local bodies. Firstly, it recommended holding simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. Secondly, it proposed synchronizing the elections for Municipalities and Panchayats with those of the Lok Sabha …

Simultaneous Polls In 2029, Shorter Term for State Govts Elected After 2024: Kovind Panel
1 year ago

Simultaneous Polls In 2029, Shorter Term for State Govts Elected After 2024: Kovind Panel

News 18  

2029 could see simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in all states if the High-Level Committee Report on ‘Simultaneous Elections in India’ is accepted by the Narendra Modi government. A constitutional amendment bill can be brought by the new government post the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, which does not need ratification from the states, as proposed by the committee report. …

Shiv Sena's Shinde writes to Kovind in support of simultaneous polls
1 year, 1 month ago

Shiv Sena's Shinde writes to Kovind in support of simultaneous polls

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has supported the concept of simultaneous polls, saying frequent elections are not good for the economy and hamper growth. In a letter to former President Ram Nath Kovind, who is the chairman of the high-level committee on 'One Nation, One Election', Mr. Shinde said simultaneous polls are one of the "most …

Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data
1 year, 6 months ago

Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data

The Hindu  

The Union government has constituted a committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of conducting simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha, the Legislative Assemblies, municipalities, and panchayats. If the simultaneous elections idea bears fruit and is ratified and implemented, this would curtail the terms of all Legislative Assemblies barring those of four States — Andhra …

Tiers apart: On the ‘one nation, one election’ trial balloon
1 year, 6 months ago

Tiers apart: On the ‘one nation, one election’ trial balloon

The Hindu  

In a multi-tiered governance system such as the one in India, a Union of States, electoral democracy works by allowing people to choose their representatives for each tier based on their perception of who is best suited to represent them for each specific tier. The BJP-led Union government’s trial balloon, exploring the feasibility of simultaneous elections for all levels through …

DC Edit | Govt intent not clear, we need debate on simultaneous polls
1 year, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Govt intent not clear, we need debate on simultaneous polls

Deccan Chronicle  

The government of the day has a democratic right to examine ways to improve the functioning of the system of governance in the country and introduce more efficient ways of accomplishing it, but making an attempt to examine the fundamentals of constitutional democracy in a clandestine way is definitely not part of that right. The Union government has constituted a …

Government bats for simultaneous polls as it is rattled over INDIA bloc: Opposition
1 year, 6 months ago

Government bats for simultaneous polls as it is rattled over INDIA bloc: Opposition

The Hindu  

Opposition parties on Friday said the coming together of the INDIA alliance had worried the ruling BJP, forcing it to set up a panel to explore the feasibility of holding Assembly and Lok Sabha elections simultaneously. CPI general secretary Sitaram Yechury said: “It is very clear that the Modi government and the BJP are rattled by the coming together of …

Opportunity for simultaneous polls in 2024, take political parties on board, says ex-CEC OP Rawat
2 years, 4 months ago

Opportunity for simultaneous polls in 2024, take political parties on board, says ex-CEC OP Rawat

Firstpost  

As India remains perpetually in a poll-mode, the idea of ‘one nation, one election’ is gaining currency among stakeholders, but experts say any shift from the current electoral system would require multiple constitutional amendments. Bhopal: As India remains perpetually in a poll-mode, the idea of ‘one nation, one election’ is gaining currency among stakeholders, but experts say any shift from …

No timeline set for holding simultaneous Lok Sabha, assembly polls: Govt in Parliament
4 years, 1 month ago

No timeline set for holding simultaneous Lok Sabha, assembly polls: Govt in Parliament

Hindustan Times  

The government has not set any timeline for holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies in the country, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. In written reply to a question, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice had examined the issue of simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha …

Joint polls have appeal, but hard to implement
5 years, 9 months ago

Joint polls have appeal, but hard to implement

Deccan Chronicle  

The urgency with which the discussion on holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies was initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gives a clear signal that this is one of the top priorities of the Modi 2.0 government. But there are concerns about holding simultaneous elections affecting the federal structure of the country, affecting the autonomy …

Experts hail simultaneous polls, but flag caution
5 years, 9 months ago

Experts hail simultaneous polls, but flag caution

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday initiated dialogue with the Opposition parties for ‘one nation one election’ – holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and the Assemblies of 29 States and two Union Territories, the constitutional experts have welcomed the concept saying it is good for curbing the widespread use of money, and for the administrative …

Manohar Lal Khattar says Haryana ready for simultaneous elections, claims it is achievable by 2024
6 years, 4 months ago

Manohar Lal Khattar says Haryana ready for simultaneous elections, claims it is achievable by 2024

Firstpost  

Manohar Lal Khattar said that he is in favour of simultaneous polls as it would be beneficial for the country. New Delhi: Batting for the One Nation One Election system, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday said that the state is ready for simultaneous elections to the Assembly and Lok Sabha if the Election Commission decides to implement …

Haryana ready for simultaneous elections, says CM Manohar Lal Khattar, claims 2024 can be an achievable deadline
6 years, 5 months ago

Haryana ready for simultaneous elections, says CM Manohar Lal Khattar, claims 2024 can be an achievable deadline

Firstpost  

Batting for the One Nation One Election system, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar said that the state is ready for simultaneous elections to the Assembly and Lok Sabha if the Election Commission decides to implement the same New Delhi: Batting for the One Nation One Election system, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday said that the state is …

Law Commission Favours Simultaneous Elections; Calls For Further Discussions On The Matter
6 years, 6 months ago

Law Commission Favours Simultaneous Elections; Calls For Further Discussions On The Matter

Live Law  

The Law Commission of India has submitted its draft report favouring holding of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies. Thereafter, elections to the House of the People and all the State Legislative Assemblies and Union Territories can be held together from 2024, completely synchronising the elections. Second Option As a second option, once the elections …

Law Commission Favours Simultaneous Elections; Calls For Further Discussions On The Matter
6 years, 6 months ago

Law Commission Favours Simultaneous Elections; Calls For Further Discussions On The Matter

Live Law  

The Law Commission of India has submitted its draft report favouring holding of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the State Legislative Assemblies. Thereafter, elections to the House of the People and all the State Legislative Assemblies and Union Territories can be held together from 2024, completely synchronising the elections. Second Option As a second option, once the elections …

Law Commission endorses proposal for simultaneous LS, Assembly polls in draft report to Govt
6 years, 6 months ago

Law Commission endorses proposal for simultaneous LS, Assembly polls in draft report to Govt

India TV News  

To prevent the country from being in constant election mode, holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies is a solution, the Law Commission said on Thursday. Catch all the latest news about Lok Sabha elections 2019 HERE The 'draft' report submitted to the Law Ministry recommended “holding of simultaneous elections to House of the People and the State …

CEC O.P. Rawat cites logistics hurdles to rule out simultaneous polls
6 years, 7 months ago

CEC O.P. Rawat cites logistics hurdles to rule out simultaneous polls

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-pitched political campaign for simultaneous elections may not be bearing fruit anytime soon—chief election commissioner O.P. Rawat also reiterated the need for a legislative framework for simultaneous polls, an issue flagged by several opposition parties, as well as other administrative challenges like security arrangements and polling personnel. Kumar said that simultaneous polls was a …

Step towards simultaneous polls: BJP looks to hold elections in 11 states along with 2019 Lok Sabha poll
6 years, 7 months ago

Step towards simultaneous polls: BJP looks to hold elections in 11 states along with 2019 Lok Sabha poll

Op India  

The president of the Bharatiya Janata Party has written to the Law Commission in support of the simultaneous elections in the country. Reportedly, the BJP and other parties of the NDA coalition are likely to support the idea of ‘One Nation-One Poll’ and hopeful of simultaneous polls in at least 11 states along with the general elections in 2019 BJP …

Simultaneous elections: After Law Commission meet, four parties support and nine oppose 'one nation, one poll' concept
6 years, 8 months ago

Simultaneous elections: After Law Commission meet, four parties support and nine oppose 'one nation, one poll' concept

Firstpost  

The Congress will consult other Opposition parties on holding simultaneous elections, the BJP has sought more time from the Law Commission. New Delhi: Political parties were divided on the issue of holding Lok Sabha and Assembly polls simultaneously, with four supporting the idea and nine opposing it, even as the ruling BJP and the main Opposition Congress stayed away from …

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Here's why JDU finds 'one nation one poll' a GOOD step
6 years, 8 months ago

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Here's why JDU finds 'one nation one poll' a GOOD step

India TV News  

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Commenting on the topic of ‘one nation one election’ Janata Dal on Sunday said the party is in the favour but it thinks it will not be easy to conduct the same. Catch all the latest news about Lok Sabha elections 2019 HERE “Some media reports say we are helping BJP but we are neither supporting …

'One nation one election' in India: Difficult to see tangible benefits, but list of drawbacks continues to grow
6 years, 9 months ago

'One nation one election' in India: Difficult to see tangible benefits, but list of drawbacks continues to grow

Firstpost  

The arguments pitched for ‘One Nation One Election’ are not based on some high principle — it is supposed to help ‘save money’ for the government that can apparently be better spent elsewhere and it is claimed that the non-stop election cycle gets in the way of ‘good governance’. The arguments pitched for it are not based on some high …

Amit Shah rules out early Lok Sabha polls, says consensus must for simultaneous elections
6 years, 10 months ago

Amit Shah rules out early Lok Sabha polls, says consensus must for simultaneous elections

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In a clear signal, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah, in an interview published in The Indian Express on Wednesday, ruled out the possibility of having early Lok Sabha elections and added that political consensus was a must for holding simultaneous elections. Shah’s comments come in the middle of the ongoing campaign for the crucial Karnataka elections and …

Simultaneous LS, Assembly polls: Vested interests want to keep country in election mode all the time, says expert
6 years, 10 months ago

Simultaneous LS, Assembly polls: Vested interests want to keep country in election mode all the time, says expert

India TV News  

Amid ongoing talks over holding simultaneous parliamentary and state elections, an elite panel of constitutional experts, senior politicians and bureaucrats on Saturday joined a brainstorming session to find the best way forward for the country. asked former Attorney General of India Soli J. Sorabjee at the outset of a seminar, titled "Simultaneous Elections for Lok Sabha and State Assemblies", organised …

Political consensus, amendments hold key to simultaneous elections
6 years, 11 months ago

Political consensus, amendments hold key to simultaneous elections

Hindustan Times  

The Law Commission of India has given stakeholders, including political parties, till May 8 to send in their comments on holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and all state assemblies. Here is a look at the debate and the controversies on the issue: The Law Commission of India is examining a proposal to hold simultaneous elections to the Lok …

BJP's demand for simultaneous elections must be seen through lens of 'parochial' political concerns of party
7 years, 1 month ago

BJP's demand for simultaneous elections must be seen through lens of 'parochial' political concerns of party

Firstpost  

Are simultaneous elections good for us? Here’s why our present system is good as it is: Governance is not interrupted due to the perpetual election cycle One of the primary arguments put forward in favour of holding simultaneous elections is that the Indian polity is in election mode throughout the year, and as a consequence governance is hampered due to …

“Simultaneous Elections To Lok Sabha And State Assemblies Would Destroy Federalism”, Say Experts
8 years, 5 months ago

“Simultaneous Elections To Lok Sabha And State Assemblies Would Destroy Federalism”, Say Experts

Live Law  

At a panel discussion on the proposal to hold simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies, speakers have expressed serious concern about its consequences for India’s federalism.The discussion, organised on October 26, at the India International Centre, New Delhi, saw several speakers questioning the proposal 0f holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state. At a panel discussion …

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