'Draconian, unconstitutional': Opposition on Cabinet nod to One Nation One Election
1 week, 4 days ago

'Draconian, unconstitutional': Opposition on Cabinet nod to One Nation One Election

India Today  

The Opposition INDIA bloc leaders attacked the BJP after sources earlier said that the 'One Nation, One Election' bill was cleared by the Union Cabinet, and said that it was an attempt to undermine democracy. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal slammed the BJP over "misplaced priorities," saying, "The country needs one nation, one education, and one nation, one healthcare system. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann criticised the government on Thursday, saying that before considering "one nation, one election," the focus should be on "one nation, one education" and "one nation, one healthcare." The Cabinet on Thursday approved the 'One Nation, One Election' bill, according to the sources.

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One Nation One Election: Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls to have 39 members
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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 …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari of Congress to be in One Nation One Election committee: Sources
5 days, 19 hours ago

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

India TV News  

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

Shikha Mukerjee | Centralising India amidst imperatives of coalitions
6 days ago

Shikha Mukerjee | Centralising India amidst imperatives of coalitions

Deccan Chronicle  

Reversing the inexorable advance towards centralisation of executive power, programmes and election schedules reflected in the Narendra Modi 0.3 government’s rush to get legislative approval for the “One Nation-One Election” blueprint appears impossible. The need to come back again and again to why the losses in Haryana and Maharashtra were damaging to the INDIA bloc’s effectiveness in Parliament and in …

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, Opposition says only to please one man
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6 days, 19 hours ago

One Nation One Election bill tabled, Opposition says only to please one man

India Today  

The Narendra Modi-led central government on Tuesday introduced a constitutional amendment bill in Lok Sabha for the implementation of 'One Nation One Election' in the country. Supporting the views of Tewari, Samajwadi Party leader MP Dharmendra Yadav also opposed the bill, saying that no one in Lok Sabha is as " learned" as the makers of the Constitution. Trinamool Congress …

'One Nation One Election' unconstitutional, undermines states: DMK leader Elangovan
6 days, 19 hours ago

'One Nation One Election' unconstitutional, undermines states: DMK leader Elangovan

India Today  

DMK Organisational Secretary TKS Elangovan on Tuesday criticised the central government’s proposal of “One Nation One Election”, claiming it is unconstitutional and will strip states of their powers. Responding to the Centre’s justification that ‘One Nation One Election’ would reduce expenses and manpower associated with frequent elections, Elangovan said, “Elections are the backbone of democracy.” He cited past instances of …

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 be sent to Parliament panel, PM suggested: Amit Shah
6 days, 19 hours ago

One Nation One Election bill be sent to Parliament panel, PM suggested: Amit Shah

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah told the Lok Sabha that the government was ready to send the One Nation One Election bills to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for a broader consultation, saying it was suggested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself. Congress MP Manish Tiwari opposed the One Nation One Election bill, saying that it challenges the basic structure of …

One Nation One Election bill tabled, Opposition says only to please one man
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6 days, 19 hours ago

One Nation One Election bill tabled, Opposition says only to please one man

India Today  

The Narendra Modi-led central government on Tuesday introduced a constitutional amendment bill in Lok Sabha for the implementation of 'One Nation One Election' in the country. Supporting the views of Tewari, Samajwadi Party leader MP Dharmendra Yadav also opposed the bill, saying that no one in Lok Sabha is as " learned" as the makers of the Constitution. Trinamool Congress …

One Nation, One Election Bill introduced in Lok Sabha after voting, to be sent to JPC
6 days, 19 hours ago

One Nation, One Election Bill introduced in Lok Sabha after voting, to be sent to JPC

India TV News  

The Constitutional Amendment Bill regarding the simultaneous elections was introduced in the Lok Sabha after the first-ever e-voting in the Parliament. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal laid down two bills regarding the One Nation, One Elections - a Constitutional Amendment Bill and an Ordinary Bill- which followed a fierce debate. Parties who opposed Bill A total of 15 parties …

Uddhav Thackeray says 'One Nation, One Election' attempt to divert attention, takes a dig at Mahayuti
6 days, 19 hours ago

Uddhav Thackeray says 'One Nation, One Election' attempt to divert attention, takes a dig at Mahayuti

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said that the ‘one election, one nation’ tabled by the government is an attempt to divert attention and asked to hold elections on ballot paper if people have doubts. The former Maharashtra Chief Minister said that the election commissioner should also be elected by the people. Speaking at a conference, Thackeray said that …

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 …

J&K leaders Mehbooba, Tarigami, Masoodi oppose ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal
1 week, 2 days ago

J&K leaders Mehbooba, Tarigami, Masoodi oppose ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal

The Hindu  

Opposing the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, several Jammu and Kashmir leaders claimed on Saturday that it is actually aimed at creating a ‘one nation, one party’ situation. Former J&K Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti accused the BJP of “destroying the Constitution of India”, while addressing a party function. ‘One Nation, One Election’ is undermining this …

DK Shivakumar opposes One Nation One Election: Attempt to finish regional parties
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1 week, 2 days ago

DK Shivakumar opposes One Nation One Election: Attempt to finish regional parties

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has rejected the idea of 'One Nation One Election’, calling it an attempt by the BJP to finish off smaller regional parties, which adds strength to the INDIA bloc. Speaking to the media about the reports that a bill linked to the 'One Nation One Election' will be introduced in the ongoing Winter Session …

'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, …

‘One nation, one election’ against federal structure: Mamata
1 week, 4 days ago

‘One nation, one election’ against federal structure: Mamata

The Hindu  

With the Union Cabinet approving Bills to implement simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the country, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said her party MPs would “oppose this draconian legislation tooth and nail in Parliament”. Ms. Banerjee had written a letter to Niten Chandra, secretary of the high-level committee headed by former …

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 …

One Nation One Election: Opposition raises concern; BJP, allies say burden on exchequer will be lessened
1 week, 4 days ago

One Nation One Election: Opposition raises concern; BJP, allies say burden on exchequer will be lessened

The Hindu  

Opposition parties on Thursday raised concerns 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 Parliament in …

What is one nation, one election? The 11 proposals in the draft cleared by cabinet today
1 week, 4 days ago

What is one nation, one election? The 11 proposals in the draft cleared by cabinet today

Hindustan Times  

The 'One Nation, One Election' plan was on Thursday approved by the Union Cabinet and the draft legislations will now be introduced in the Parliament. Moving ahead with its 'one nation, one election' plan, the government in September accepted the recommendations of the high-level committee for holding simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies in a …

Union Cabinet approves ‘One Nation, One Election’ bills for Parliament
1 week, 4 days 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 Cleared By Cabinet, Likely To Be Introduced In Parliament Next Week
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Cabinet clears 'One Nation, One Election' bill, but political and logistical hurdles remain
1 week, 4 days ago

Cabinet clears 'One Nation, One Election' bill, but political and logistical hurdles remain

New Indian Express  

Political Backlash While the ruling BJP and its allies are pushing for simultaneous polls, several opposition parties have opposed the idea. Reacting to the development, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "The Union Cabinet has cleared the bill on 'One Nation, One Election'. Notably, Kharge, in a letter to the secretary of the high-level committee on ONOE sent …

Mamata Banerjee opposes 'One Nation, One Election', calls it 'unconstitutional and anti-federal'
1 week, 4 days ago

Mamata Banerjee opposes 'One Nation, One Election', calls it 'unconstitutional and anti-federal'

India TV News  

One Nation, One Election: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Modi government over its push for "One Nation, One Election", calling the move "unconstitutional and anti-federal." TMC MPs to oppose One Nation, One Election "The Union Cabinet has bulldozed their way through with the unconstitutional and anti-federal One Nation, One Election Bill, …

MK Stalin calls One Nation, One Election Bill 'draconian', says it will erase regional voices
1 week, 4 days ago

MK Stalin calls One Nation, One Election Bill 'draconian', says it will erase regional voices

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday called the Union Cabinet's ‘One Nation, One Election Bill’ in Parliament 'draconian' and said this impractical and anti-democratic move will erase regional voices, erode federalism, and disrupt governance. "The Union Cabinet has approved introducing the draconian ‘One Nation, One Election Bill’ in Parliament. The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the 'One Nation, …

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", …

‘One Nation, One Election’ bill likely in Winter Session of Parliament: Report
1 week, 6 days ago

‘One Nation, One Election’ bill likely in Winter Session of Parliament: Report

Live Mint  

The government is set to launch its ‘One Nation One Election’ initiative and may introduce a bill in Parliament during this session, according to sources cited by NDTV. Continuing with its 'one nation, one election' initiative, the government accepted in September the recommendations of the high-level committee to conduct simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies, and local bodies …

Centre likely to introduce 'One Nation, One Election' bill this Parliament session
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2 weeks ago

Centre likely to introduce 'One Nation, One Election' bill this Parliament session

New Indian Express  

The Union government is likely to table the 'One Nation, One Election' bill in the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, according to media reports. TNIE, citing government sources, had reported in September that the legislation is likely to be tabled in the Winter Session following the Union Cabinet's approval that month. The government will introduce the bill as it aims …

‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill To Be Introduced In Parliament, Efforts On To Build Consensus: Rajnath Singh
3 months ago

‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill To Be Introduced In Parliament, Efforts On To Build Consensus: Rajnath Singh

ABP News  

Jammu, Sep 22 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the BJP-led government is going to table a bill on ‘one nation, one election’ in Parliament and will try to build a consensus as holding the Lok Sabha and assembly elections together across the country will help save three lakh crores. Addressing an election rally at Sainik Colony here, Singh …

Opposition parties oppose 'One Nation One Election', call it a political stunt, flop policy
3 months ago

Opposition parties oppose 'One Nation One Election', call it a political stunt, flop policy

Op India  

On Wednesday, 17th September several opposition parties attacked the government over the Union Cabinet’s approval of the One Nation One Election, which aims to hold simultaneous polls for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, calling it a “political stunt” and claiming that the move will become a flop. The One Nation One Election idea received approval after the report of …

One Nation, One Election: Why is Centre planning to implement it and what are its benefits? | Explained
3 months ago

One Nation, One Election: Why is Centre planning to implement it and what are its benefits? | Explained

India TV News  

In a significant development, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Central government's 'One Nation, One Election' recommendations which proposes simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, with urban body and panchayat polls to be held within 100 days. Giving more details about it, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Union Cabinet has accepted the recommendations by the high-level committee on …

BJP aims for single-party rule with 'One Nation, One Election' push, alleges Jharkhand CM
3 months ago

BJP aims for single-party rule with 'One Nation, One Election' push, alleges Jharkhand CM

India TV News  

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has expressed strong opposition to the recently approved 'one nation, one election' proposal, claiming it reflects the BJP's desire for a single-party dominance over both the country and the states. During a government function in Jamtara district, Soren stated, "I just learned that the Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for 'one nation, one election.' …

NDA ally JD(U) wants review of Agniveer scheme, backs ‘One nation, One poll’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NDA ally JD(U) wants review of Agniveer scheme, backs ‘One nation, One poll’

New Indian Express  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is facing the pulls and pressures of running a coalition government even as the nuts and bolts of the NDA 3.0 are being worked out. While offering unconditional support to the BJP-led NDA, one of its principal allies Janata Dal United JD on Thursday demanded a review of the 'Agnipath' recruitments, a much-touted scheme by the …

BJP’s plan of ‘one nation, one election’ will destroy states and their rights: K. Veeramani
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP’s plan of ‘one nation, one election’ will destroy states and their rights: K. Veeramani

The Hindu  

“One nation, one language and one culture plan of the BJP and its affiliated Hindutva organisations would be implemented if the BJP comes back to power for one more term,” said Dravidar Kazhagam leader K. Veeramani. Further, Mr. Veeramani said, one nation, one election announcement of BJP was taken lightly by people, but they should know that it destroys the …

One nation, one election: Key recommendations Ram Nath Kovind panel made in its report
9 months, 1 week ago

One nation, one election: Key recommendations Ram Nath Kovind panel made in its report

Hindustan Times  

A high-level committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday submitted its report on the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies across the country. Ram Nath Kovind, chairman of the High-Level Committee on 'One Nation, One Election', presents the report to President Droupadi Murmu, in New Delhi, on March 14. The …

One nation, one election: Ram Nath Kovind-led panel recommends simultaneous polls in 2029
9 months, 1 week ago

One nation, one election: Ram Nath Kovind-led panel recommends simultaneous polls in 2029

India TV News  

Former President Ram Nath Kovind, leading the committee on 'One Nation One Election,' submitted its report to incumbent President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday. Suggestions sought from various political parties The committee, comprising Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Democratic Progressive Azad Party chief Gulam Nabi Azad, and other members, submitted its report in the presence …

One nation, one election against federalism: AAP
11 months ago

One nation, one election against federalism: AAP

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday said holding simultaneous elections in the country will damage the idea of parliamentary democracy and the basic structure of the Constitution. The remarks of the AAP, a constituent of the INDIA bloc, came a day after the Congress, also part of the same grouping, strongly opposed the idea of holding simultaneous elections …

‘Will be a disaster for Indian democracy’: AIMIM chief Owaisi on One Nation, One Election
11 months, 1 week ago

‘Will be a disaster for Indian democracy’: AIMIM chief Owaisi on One Nation, One Election

Hindustan Times  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday expressed his opposition to the idea of 'One Nation, One Election', saying that the proposal will be a "disaster" for Indian democracy and federalism and that it is a "solution searching for a problem". "I write to you to oppose the proposal of "One Nation, One Election" in my capacity as …

Mamata Banerjee disagrees with concept of ‘One Nation, One Election’
11 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee disagrees with concept of ‘One Nation, One Election’

The Hindu  

Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on January 11 wrote to the high-level committee on "One Nation, One Election" expressing her disagreement with the concept of simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and Assemblies, and said it would be against the basic structure of India's constitutional arrangements. "I regret that I cannot agree with the concept of 'One Nation, One Election', …

‘One Nation, One Election’ panel invites suggestions from public | Here is how you can contribute
11 months, 2 weeks ago

‘One Nation, One Election’ panel invites suggestions from public | Here is how you can contribute

India TV News  

Former president Ram Nath Kovind-led panel on 'One Nation, One Election' has invited suggestions from the public "for making appropriate changes in the existing legal administrative framework to enable simultaneous elections in the country". According to the notice, people can post their suggestions on the committee’s website onoe.gov.in, or send email to [email protected] Since its constitution in September last year, …

One Nation, One Election: Kovind-led panel discusses common ID, electoral roll
1 year, 3 months ago

One Nation, One Election: Kovind-led panel discusses common ID, electoral roll

Hindustan Times  

The panel headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind to discuss the feasibility of holding simultaneous elections across the country met for the first time on Saturday and discussed several aspects, including the possibility of a common voter ID card and electoral roll and the necessary modifications required in laws, people familiar with the matter said. The eight-member high-level committee …

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