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 pressing issues, the Prime Minister is trying to divert public attention with the gimmick of ‘one nation, one election’ to cover up his failures,” he alleged. ‘Scared of Modi’s charisma’ The BJP State unit has alleged that the Congress is opposing simultaneous election proposal out of fear that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s charisma will impact the Opposition’s chances in the Assembly polls if they are held along with the Lok Sabha polls. Pointing out that development works were getting delayed due to the model code of conduct being enforced at different times owing to different schedules of elections for local bodies, Assemblies, and the Lok Sabha, he said holding simultaneous elections would help tackle such a problem.

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

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

ABP News  

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

BJP, Cong spar in first ‘One poll’ panel meet
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP, Cong spar in first ‘One poll’ panel meet

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party backed two bills on simultaneous polls in India and said they reflected the people’s will even as the Congress-led Opposition argued that the move violated the tenets of parliamentary democracy and made states subservient to the Centre as the first meeting of the joint parliamentary committee examining the contentious legislation kicked off …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Simultaneous poll bills unlikely to be passed in Parliament: Digvijaya
3 months 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 …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC: Sources
3 months, 1 week ago

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC: Sources

Hindustan Times  

Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari, Sukhdeo Bhagat and Randeep Surjewala will likely represent the party in the joint committee of the parliament that will scrutinise the simultaneous polls legislation, sources said today. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra speaks in Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress has proposed the names of Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjee and Rajya …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Simultaneous polls are an imperative for India
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Simultaneous polls: Voting showed BJP does not have 2/3 majority for constitutional amendment, says Shashi Tharoor
3 months, 1 week ago

Simultaneous polls: Voting showed BJP does not have 2/3 majority for constitutional amendment, says Shashi Tharoor

The Hindu  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday hit out at the government, saying voting at the introduction stage of two bills on simultaneous elections in the Lok Sabha showed the BJP did not have the two-third majority required to pass a constitutional amendment. Parliament Winter Session Day 18 LIVE Updates Opposition parties dubbed the draft laws — a Constitution amendment bill …

Proposal to change India’s voting system to allow simultaneous polls fails to pass lower Parliament
3 months, 1 week ago

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

Associated Press  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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’ 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 …

DC Edit | Is ‘One Election’ reform a bridge too far for India?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Is ‘One Election’ reform a bridge too far for India?

Deccan Chronicle  

The leading question on the introduction of the much-vaunted electoral reform titled “One Nation, One Election” is whether the largest and most diverse electorate in the world needs it or not. The concept of conducting simultaneous elections for both Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies across India may save costs, improve efficiency and boost voter turnout. The biggest objection comes from …

Union Cabinet approves ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills for Parliament
3 months, 2 weeks 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’ likely to be introduced in this session
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘One nation, one election bill’ likely to be introduced in this session

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The government plans to introduce the ‘one nation, one election bill’ to implement simultaneous polls across India in the ongoing winter session of Parliament, people familiar with the matter said. The government is keen on building consensus over the bill on simultaneous elections which have been opposed by several Opposition parties including the Congress, the Trinamool Congress and …

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Frequent elections ensure participation and vibrancy of India’s democracy
6 months ago

Frequent elections ensure participation and vibrancy of India’s democracy

Hindustan Times  

The proposal to re-synchronise state and national elections has resurfaced, as the Union Cabinet accepted the recommendations of the high committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind. While the government evokes cost and governance effectiveness to support the idea of simultaneous elections, the opposition focuses on this project’s legal and political implications. Maintaining synchronicity subsequently would require an extension …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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, many notions
6 months, 1 week ago

One nation, many notions

Times of India  

Times of India’s Edit Page team comprises senior journalists with wide-ranging interests who debate and opine on the news and issues of the day. But implementation will be terribly tricky & impossible sans oppn agreeing As GOI clears Kovind panel’s One Nation One Election proposal, a bill on the same is expected in Parliament this winter session. Yet, when announcing …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

PM Modi’s I-Day speech reiterates infeasible propositions
7 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi’s I-Day speech reiterates infeasible propositions

Hindustan Times  

In his speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15, Prime Minister Narendra reiterated two contentious issues the Bharatiya Janata Party seems determined to push. Let’s examine the idea of simultaneous elections first because it is problematical in a more straightforward way. That cannot in any practical way be ensured, especially given that Modi’s party itself operates …

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

Law Ministry plans to place report on simultaneous polls before Cabinet at the earliest

The Hindu  

The report of the committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind on ‘One Nation, One Election’ or simultaneous elections, could be placed before the Union Cabinet as part of the 100-day agenda of the Ministry of Law and Justice. One Nation, One Election: the Kovind panel’s recommendations | Explained Sources told the news agency PTI on Friday that the …

Political consensus key to simultaneous polls
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Political consensus key to simultaneous polls

Hindustan Times  

The recent report of the Ram Nath Kovind panel on simultaneous elections is praiseworthy on several counts. Third, by separating Parliament and state assembly elections from local body elections from a literal definition of only one nationwide election at the same time for Parliament, the state assemblies as well as the local bodies across all states, the committee has deftly …

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 …

The case for one nation, one poll
1 year ago

The case for one nation, one poll

Hindustan Times  

The Ram Nath Kovind panel has come up with a detailed and plausible plan to have simultaneous elections for all three tiers of government. It has proposed simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies with polls to local bodies held within 100 days of these. But when federal relations are fraught and the Centre is suspected of championing …

2-step process, amendments: A look at ‘one nation, one election’ panel proposals
1 year ago

2-step process, amendments: A look at ‘one nation, one election’ panel proposals

Hindustan Times  

Six months after the government constituted a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to study the “one nation, one election” proposal, the panel on Thursday recommended a legally tenable mechanism to restore simultaneous elections. A full term would mean five years from the date appointed for the first meeting of Lok Sabha or assembly at the end of …

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

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

News 18  

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

Kovind panel: Develop legally tenable mechanism to restore simultaneous polls
1 year ago

Kovind panel: Develop legally tenable mechanism to restore simultaneous polls

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Former President Ram Nath Kovind-led panel constituted last year to study the “one nation, one election” proposal has asked the government to develop a “legally tenable mechanism” to restore the cycle of simultaneous elections, recommending them to Lok Sabha and assemblies in the first step. “In the second step, the elections to Municipalities and Panchayats will be synchronized …

One Nation, One Election: Kovind panel to submit its report to President today
1 year ago

One Nation, One Election: Kovind panel to submit its report to President today

Hindustan Times  

The Ram Nath Kovind-led high-level committee set up to study the issue of simultaneous national and assembly elections is set to submit its report to President Droupadi Murmu, five months after its creation, on Wednesday, according to government officials. Read Here | Congress opposes one nation, one election: ‘Undemocratic, against federalism’ HT learns that the report uses data on the …

Nitish Kumar’s JDU backs One Nation One Election: ‘Hold polls together but not with local body elections'
1 year, 1 month ago

Nitish Kumar’s JDU backs One Nation One Election: ‘Hold polls together but not with local body elections'

India TV News  

Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal on Saturday extended its support to hold simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies under One Nation One Election idea of the government, barring the local body polls. The party told the high-level committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind that it supports holding Lok Sabha and Assembly elections together but not the …

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 …

Mamata Banerjee slams simultaneous polls panel: 'Biased view, top-down decision'
1 year, 2 months ago

Mamata Banerjee slams simultaneous polls panel: 'Biased view, top-down decision'

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the High Level Committee for ‘One Nation, One Election’ of pandering to the central government by “conveying some sort of a unilateral top-down decision” taken without consulting with states. Earlier this month, the committee, headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind, invited suggestions from the public "for making appropriate …

Panel chief Ramnath Kovind backs ‘one nation, one election’
1 year, 4 months ago

Panel chief Ramnath Kovind backs ‘one nation, one election’

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi India should hold simultaneous parliamentary and state assembly polls, former President and the chairman of a high level committee examining the possibility of holding “one nation, one election”, Ram Nath Kovind, said on Monday, urging all political parties to support the idea in national interest. Read here: One nation, one election: Law Commission may share plan with Kovind-led …

‘Simultaneous national, state elections complex and difficult, not impossible’
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Simultaneous national, state elections complex and difficult, not impossible’

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The idea of holding simultaneous national and state elections in a chaotic democracy such as India is a complex endeavour that is not impossible but difficult, and will need wide consultations with all stakeholders due to its potential impact on federalism and the Constitution, according to former chief election commissioner Navin Chawla and political scientist Milan Vaishnav. Former …

‘Simultaneous elections possible, but not easy’: Former CEC Navin Chawla at HTLS 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Simultaneous elections possible, but not easy’: Former CEC Navin Chawla at HTLS 2023

Hindustan Times  

Holding the much-talked-about simultaneous elections or ‘one-nation, one-election’ “is not impossible but not easy either", claimed former chief election commissioner of India Navin Chawla on Day 2 of the 21st edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on Wednesday. "It's not obvious to me that if you move to simultaneous elections that spending is going to go down right because …

Panel on ‘one poll’ to seek views of parties
1 year, 5 months ago

Panel on ‘one poll’ to seek views of parties

Hindustan Times  

The Ram Nath Kovind-led panel looking at the idea of holding assembly and national elections simultaneously across the country will write to political parties, giving them three months to offer their views, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The panel has sought a detailed road map to synchronise assembly and national elections by 2029, so that voters do …

Simultaneous Poll Panel to Invite Political Parties, Law Commission for Views on ONOE
1 year, 6 months ago

Simultaneous Poll Panel to Invite Political Parties, Law Commission for Views on ONOE

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: A high-level committee on simultaneous elections headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind held its first meeting on Saturday and decided to invite political parties and the Law Commission to seek their views on holding synchronised polls in the country, a statement said. Home Minister Amit Shah, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, former Leader of the Opposition in …

Kovind-led panel to invite political parties for their views on simultaneous elections
1 year, 6 months ago

Kovind-led panel to invite political parties for their views on simultaneous elections

The Hindu  

The high-level committee, headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, to examine the possibility of simultaneous elections held its first meeting on Saturday and decided to invite national and regional political parties to submit their views and suggestions on the issue. Home Minister Amit Shah, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and former Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad were among …

BJP renews ‘one nation, one election’ pitch ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha election
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP renews ‘one nation, one election’ pitch ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha election

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 21, 2023 11:00 IST - 12 MINS READ On August 31, when the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, the 26-party opposition alliance, began a crucial two-day meeting in Mumbai to frame a strategy for the 2024 general election, the Central government made a surprise announcement calling for a five-day special session of Parliament from September 18. On …

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 …

Drop the bad idea of simultaneous elections
1 year, 6 months ago

Drop the bad idea of simultaneous elections

The Hindu  

In recent weeks, there has been increasing discussion about the possibility of having national and State elections at the same time, popularly known as ‘one nation, one election’. Furthermore, it is a relatively recent pathology of the Indian political system that central government Ministers and politicians spend a significant amount of time campaigning in State elections: if the concern, therefore, …

The larger project of subverting the idea of India
1 year, 6 months ago

The larger project of subverting the idea of India

The Hindu  

The government’s ‘simultaneous elections’ agenda goes much further than the other ideas of ‘oneness’ it propounds; it will spell a deepening of centralisation. Editorial | Tiers apart: On the ‘one nation, one election’ trial balloon While several committees since 1999 have examined the proposal, the push to introduce and make permanent simultaneous polls once every five years has come over …

'One Nation, One Election' Will Reduce Democratic Accountability : Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi
1 year, 6 months ago

'One Nation, One Election' Will Reduce Democratic Accountability : Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi

Live Law  

Holding simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, State Assemblies and local bodies can result in the dilution of democratic accountability, opined former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi. The Law Commission itself had acknowledged that the proposed amendments to the Constitution to implement simultaneous elections are "amenable to legal challenges in accordance with the doctrine of basic structure", he pointed out. Quaraishi …

BJP Pins Hopes on Simultaneous Polls for a Better Show in State
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP Pins Hopes on Simultaneous Polls for a Better Show in State

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Amidst talk of possible simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha along with that for Telangana and other legislatures, state BJP leaders are upbeat about their prospects in the state elections, and that such a move will work in their favour. Several senior BJP leaders, who admit that their party has lost the edge to the Congress in capitalising on …

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