Joint polls have appeal, but hard to implement
5 years, 8 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 of states and the possible concentration of powers in the hands of a few big political parties, as smaller regional parties may get marginalised in the electoral contest. If elections are to be held simultaneously for all states along with the Lok Sabha elections, what would happen if there there is an untimely dissolution of the state Assembly in one or more states? Since the 1989 Lok Sabha polls, there have been 35 instances of simultaneous elections for the Assemblies in different states along with the Lok Sabha elections held in this period. One can hardly disagree that holding simultaneous elections would help reduce government expenditure on holding polls, reduce the burden on the administrative setup and security and may allow the government to devote more time on development activities, but to build a stronger argument and a large consensus in favour of “one nation, one election”, it may be appropriate to come up with some roadmap regarding this.

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Ballot paper issue beyond your scope: Centre tells Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls debate
2 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 …

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 …

BJP, Cong spar in first ‘One poll’ panel meet
2 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

​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 …

Amid din, Lok Sabha sends ONOE bills to joint committee of two Houses
3 months ago

Amid din, Lok Sabha sends ONOE bills to joint committee of two Houses

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid uproar over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks related to B R Ambedkar, the Lok Sabha on Friday referred the two bills on simultaneous polls to a joint committee of Parliament. Instead of taking up the Question Hour, Speaker Om Birla asked Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal to move the resolution to refer the Constitution Bill, 2024 and …

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

Legal experts divided over plans to conduct simultaneous elections
3 months ago

Legal experts divided over plans to conduct simultaneous elections

Hindustan Times  

Former judges and constitutional experts are divided over the proposal to hold concurrent elections to state assemblies and Parliament, with one section saying it aligns with constitutional principles while the other warn of potential threats to democracy. The Constitution Bill 2024 proposes simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies with a fixed five-year tenure. “By holding simultaneous elections, …

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 …

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 …

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: Modi govt to table bills for simultaneous polls in Lok Sabha today — headed for JPC?
3 months 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 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 …

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

'Absolutely Wrong': Amit Shah Dismisses Allegations Of One Nation One Election Benefiting BJP
3 months 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' : How Constitution Is Proposed To Be Amended For Simultaneous Elections To Lok Sabha & State Assemblies
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3 months 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, 1 week 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 …

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

Union Cabinet Clears 'One Nation, One Election', 10 Recommendations Made By Ram Nath Kovind Panel
3 months, 1 week 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 …

One nation, one election: When were simultaneous polls last conducted in India?
3 months, 1 week ago

One nation, one election: When were simultaneous polls last conducted in India?

Hindustan Times  

The Union cabinet on Thursday approved the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill. The proposal to align elections was a part of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s 2024 poll manifesto and has the backing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi but is fiercely opposed by a raft of political parties and activists who allege that it will hurt democratic accountability. In September, the …

ONOE gets Cabinet nod
3 months, 1 week ago

ONOE gets Cabinet nod

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved legislation to implement “One Nation, One Election” for holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha, state Assemblies and local bodies in a phased manner. The sources said: “As of now, the Cabinet has given its nod to draft legislation to hold simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies only.” A …

Union Cabinet approves ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills for Parliament
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Modi Cabinet approves One Nation, One Election for India, bill for simultaneous polls likely soon
3 months, 1 week 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 …

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

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

ABP News  

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

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

Union Cabinet approves 'One Nation, One Election' Bill; Congress reiterates its opposition to the idea
3 months, 1 week ago

Union Cabinet approves 'One Nation, One Election' Bill; Congress reiterates its opposition to the idea

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two bills, including one to amend the Constitution to implement "one nation, one election", and the draft legislations are likely to be introduced in Parliament in the ongoing winter session, sources said. Kharge, in a letter to the secretary of the high-level committee on 'one nation, one election' on January 17, 2024, …

Cabinet clears One Nation One Election, PM wants people to know benefits: Sources
3 months, 1 week 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", …

Centre looks to table bill on one nation, one poll
3 months, 1 week ago

Centre looks to table bill on one nation, one poll

Hindustan Times  

A bill to pave the way for simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies ranks high on the Union government’s agenda and could be tabled in Parliament in the ongoing winter session or the coming budget session, people familiar with the details said on Monday. The 18,000-page Kovind report had outlined a phased approach to synchronise elections, beginning …

Simultaneous Elections: A Boon for India's GDP and Populism
5 months 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
5 months, 3 weeks 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 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 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 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 …

One nation, many notions
6 months 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 …

Simultaneous polls proposal against federal structure and impossible to implement: Karnataka CM and Deputy CM
6 months 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 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' impractical in democracy, says Kharge; Vaishnaw fires back
6 months 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 …

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

'One Nation, One Election' Proposal Gets Cabinet’s Clearance, Govt Looks To Build Consensus Before Bringing Bill
6 months ago

'One Nation, One Election' Proposal Gets Cabinet’s Clearance, Govt Looks To Build Consensus Before Bringing Bill

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a proposal for what is widely known as “one nation, one election”, a milestone move aimed at the simultaneous conduct of Lok Sabha and state polls that the government says will cut down on expenses and reduce logistical hurdles in the voting process of the world’s largest democracy. How Govt Wants To …

PM Modi’s I-Day speech reiterates infeasible propositions
7 months 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 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, 2 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 Hindu Morning Digest, March 17, 2024
1 year ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, March 17, 2024

The Hindu  

Standing on cusp of history, PM Modi says NDA ready for polls The schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha election was announced by the Election Commission on Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking a third term in office, declaring that the National Democratic Alliance led by him was fully prepared for the election. Election Commission always in favour of …

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 …

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