The meaning of PM Modi’s ‘one nation’ push
5 years, 4 months ago

The meaning of PM Modi’s ‘one nation’ push

Hindustan Times  

From the ramparts of the Red Fort, this Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that with the end of Article 370 and 35A, every Indian could now be proud of having “One nation, One Constitution”. He referred to the creation of systems of one nation-one tax; one nation-one grid; one nation-one mobility card; and the fact that there are now discussions happening around one nation-one election. India is remarkably diverse, and any attempt to impose one solution across specific sub-regions and communities with their history could lead to a degree of disaffection. It is important that the “one nation” push by the PM does not seek to suppress these diversities which make India unique.

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One nation, one election: An idea that calls for a good hard look
3 weeks ago

One nation, one election: An idea that calls for a good hard look

Live Mint  

Earlier this year, a nine-member committee led by former president Ram Nath Kovind presented an 18,626-page report recommending simultaneous assembly and Lok Sabha elections, popularly being referred to as ‘One Nation, One Election.’ It also recommended local body elections within 100 days of Lok Sabha and assembly elections. There have been recent debates around the proposed One Nation, One Election …

MK Stalin slams BJP's 'One Nation, One Election', calls it threat to democracy
4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

J&K leaders Mehbooba, Tarigami, Masoodi oppose ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal
1 month 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 month 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’ against federal structure: Mamata
1 month 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 …

Opposition says ‘One Nation, One Election' bill ’anti-democratic', BJP allies hail move
1 month 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 …

'Draconian, unconstitutional': Opposition on Cabinet nod to One Nation One Election
1 month 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. …

PM Modi Sets the Stage for One Nation, One Election and Uniform Civil Code
2 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi Sets the Stage for One Nation, One Election and Uniform Civil Code

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the government is working towards achieving the One Nation, One Election and Uniform Civil Code, which will become a reality soon. He spoke about the importance of unity and integrity, and urged Indians to celebrate the efforts being taken for unity and integrity with enthusiasm. He also paid floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai …

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

One Nation, One Election: Why is Centre planning to implement it and what are its benefits? | Explained
3 months, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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.' …

'Nation Has To Come Forward...': PM Modi Highlights Need For 'One Nation, One Election'
5 months ago

'Nation Has To Come Forward...': PM Modi Highlights Need For 'One Nation, One Election'

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the need of ‘One Nation, One Election’ saying that the multiple and frequent elections create obstacles in the development and progress of the country. PM Modi urged everyone to come together to achieve the goal of ‘one nation, one election’, saying that having simultaneous elections across the country enhances political stability and administrative …

Need a ‘strong government’: PM Modi at BJP manifesto launch
9 months ago

Need a ‘strong government’: PM Modi at BJP manifesto launch

The Hindu  

On a day when the conflict in West Asia appeared to be escalating, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that a “strong government with a full majority was necessary” in an uncertain international situation that exists currently, pointing out that his government had time and again managed to bring back Indians stuck in conflict situations abroad. He added that the National …

BJP’s plan of ‘one nation, one election’ will destroy states and their rights: K. Veeramani
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | ONOE logistics challenge; threat to India’s diversity
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | ONOE logistics challenge; threat to India’s diversity

Deccan Chronicle  

In the 75-minute press conference held by chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar, flanked by two newly-appointed election commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, and other officials on March 16, Mr Kumar answered a question about the lengthy span of seven phases, which is alleged to be favouring the ruling party, the BJP. It is interesting that on March 14, …

India Inc backs 'One Nation, One Election', says will 'enhance' economic activity
11 months ago

India Inc backs 'One Nation, One Election', says will 'enhance' economic activity

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India Inc, the nation's formal sector, has come in full support of the idea of 'One Nation, One Election' as it would synchronise electoral cycles at the central and state levels, thus enhancing governance efficiency and fostering economic development. Representatives from industry bodies FICCI and CII recently met a high-level committee on 'One Nation, One Election' chaired by …

One nation, one election against federalism: AAP
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

‘Against country’s federal structure’: Banerjee on ‘one nation, one election’
1 year ago

‘Against country’s federal structure’: Banerjee on ‘one nation, one election’

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday rejected the idea of ‘one nation one election’, saying that even though the phrase sounds dramatic and sensational, it is against the country’s federal structure. In a letter to Niten Chandra, secretary of the high-level committee, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, Banerjee wrote, “I regret that I cannot agree …

A vote for One Nation, One Election agenda
1 year, 4 months ago

A vote for One Nation, One Election agenda

Hindustan Times  

Political reforms require courage of conviction. But after 10 or 12 years, at every moment some election in some province will be going on.” There have been concerted efforts to develop an understanding on holding simultaneous polls ever since the use of black money in elections became rampant. The Law Commission, in its 107th Report in 1999, said: “The rule …

'One Nation, One Election in interest of India if done with correct intentions': Prashant Kishor
1 year, 4 months ago

'One Nation, One Election in interest of India if done with correct intentions': Prashant Kishor

Firstpost  

Explaining the pros of ‘One Nation, One Election’, political strategist Prashant Kishor said that it will bring down costs that the country has to spend on elections multiple times as well as make it easier for voters who have to take a decision only once Political strategist Prashant Kishor said that the idea of ‘One Nation, One Election’ can be …

Opinion: One Nation, One Election — Speculation, calculations
1 year, 4 months ago

Opinion: One Nation, One Election — Speculation, calculations

India Today  

On Thursday, just before INDIA bloc could sit and discuss weaponising their alliance, a political explosion shattered Delhi's calm. By evening, news headlines said legislation for the Bharatiya Janata Party's 'One Nation One Election' proposal could get pushed in the special session. Hypothetically, if the government does push and clear the 'One Nation One Election' constitutional amendment, it may get …

Rajasthan: LPG rate will be Rs 5,000 if 'one nation, one election' is implemented, says Kejriwal
1 year, 4 months ago

Rajasthan: LPG rate will be Rs 5,000 if 'one nation, one election' is implemented, says Kejriwal

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann launched the Aam Aadmi Party's 'guarantee cards' ahead of the Rajasthan Assembly polls due later this year. The Delhi CM attacked PM Modi over the 'one nation one election' idea. Kejriwal attacks PM Targeting the PM, Kejriwal said if the 'one nation, one election' proposal becomes a reality, the …

One Nation One Election: Panel Gets into Action With Preparatory Briefing by Officials to Kovind, Say Sources
1 year, 4 months ago

One Nation One Election: Panel Gets into Action With Preparatory Briefing by Officials to Kovind, Say Sources

News 18  

BJP Has Come up With New Gimmick 'One Nation, One Election': Arvind Kejriwal “The BJP has come up with a new gimmick ‘One Nation, One Election’. #WATCH | On Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury not joining the committee formed for One Nation One Election, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar says, “… One Nation One election is a powerful idea and its time has …

‘Attack on Union, and all states’: Rahul Gandhi slams ‘One Nation, One Election’
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Attack on Union, and all states’: Rahul Gandhi slams ‘One Nation, One Election’

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday hit out at Centre's ‘One Nation, One Election’ push, calling it an attack on the Indian union and all its states. The idea of ‘one nation, one election’ is an attack on the 🇮🇳 Union and all its States”, Gandhi posted on X, formerly called Twitter. The committee chaired by former president Ram Nath …

'One Nation, One Election' A Good Idea, But May Not Happen Anytime Soon | HT Decode
1 year, 4 months ago

'One Nation, One Election' A Good Idea, But May Not Happen Anytime Soon | HT Decode

Hindustan Times  

'One Nation, One Election' A Good Idea, But May Not Happen Anytime Soon | HT Decode The agenda for the upcoming special session of the Parliament is still under wraps. But speculation is rife that the Modi Government will move a bill on 'one nation, one election'. In this episode of HT Decode, our editor-in-chief Sukumar Ranganathan decodes the pros, …

CPI-M leader Manik Sarkar opposes 'One Nation, One Election', says BJP is scared of I.N.D.I.A – India TV
1 year, 4 months ago

CPI-M leader Manik Sarkar opposes 'One Nation, One Election', says BJP is scared of I.N.D.I.A – India TV

India TV News  

One Nation One Election row: Former Tripura chief minister and senior CPI leader Manik Sarkar opposed the Centre's proposal to bring 'One Nation, One Election' on Saturday during an election rally at Manaipathar under the Dhanpur Assembly constituency in Sepahijala district. Sarkar, the CPI politburo member, asserted the Centre is reportedly planning to bring a new bill in the Lok …

'Humein kya milega?' Kejriwal rejects Centre's 'One Nation, One Election' idea
1 year, 4 months ago

'Humein kya milega?' Kejriwal rejects Centre's 'One Nation, One Election' idea

India Today  

Amid the ongoing political debate over the Centre's 'One Nation One Election' proposal, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday called for the need to implement "One Nation One Education", countering BJP attempts to club Lok Sabha and Assembly elections. "I have been witnessing the new topic introduced by the BJP, 'One Nation One Election'. "Our benefit is in One …

We want 'One Nation, One Education', not 'One Nation, One Election': Kejriwal targets BJP – India TV
1 year, 4 months ago

We want 'One Nation, One Education', not 'One Nation, One Election': Kejriwal targets BJP – India TV

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday targeted Bharatiya Janata Party over 'One Nation, One Election' while addressing an event in Bhiwani, Haryana, saying the BJP has come up with a new gimmick 'One Nation, One Election'. The Delhi CM questioned the rationale behind the 'One nation, One election' concept, wondering what the common man will get from such an …

‘One Nation, One Election’ will bring stability, says Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister; Samajwadi Party calls it a malicious attempt to establish monarchy
1 year, 4 months ago

‘One Nation, One Election’ will bring stability, says Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister; Samajwadi Party calls it a malicious attempt to establish monarchy

The Hindu  

As the Union Government formed a committee to deliberate on the idea of “One Nation, One Election”, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the step would ensure ‘prosperity’ and the ‘stability’ of democracy. Mr. Adityanath added that it was necessary for a State like Uttar Pradesh to conduct Parliamentary, Assembly, and all other elections simultaneously as frequent …

'One Nation, One Election': 'Step taken in interest of nation,' tweets Keshav Prasad Maurya
1 year, 4 months ago

'One Nation, One Election': 'Step taken in interest of nation,' tweets Keshav Prasad Maurya

India TV News  

The Centre on Thursday formed a committee for 'One Nation, One Election' under the leadership of former president Ramnath Kovind. On Thursday, it was speculated that the central government may introduce the 'One Nation, One Election' bill during Parliament's special session from September 18 to 22. Shiv Sena leader and MP Sanjay Raut said that the Centre have brought this …

Anita Anand | India remains a diverse nation, but there's little sign of unity left
1 year, 4 months ago

Anita Anand | India remains a diverse nation, but there's little sign of unity left

Deccan Chronicle  

In November 1949, a month before I was born, the Indian Parliament adopted the Constitution, and it came into force two months later, in January 1950. Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India and the leader of the Indian National Congress party, promoted unity in diversity as an ideal essential to nation-building and progress. In his 1946 book, The …

Amid call for 'One Nation, One Law' Uddhav Thackeray rules out BJP's 'One Party' plan
1 year, 6 months ago

Amid call for 'One Nation, One Law' Uddhav Thackeray rules out BJP's 'One Party' plan

India TV News  

Maharashtra: The Maharashtra upheaval has left behind a never-ending debate where parties are indulged in attacks and counter-attacks. In order, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Amid the NCP crisis in the state, Thackeray questioned the need to "steal" the Nationalist Congress Party if …

Federalism in India | An uneasy balance
2 years, 3 months ago

Federalism in India | An uneasy balance

The Hindu  

Ambedkar introduced the draft Constitution in the Constituent Assembly in 1948, he spoke of introducing a dual polity, consisting of “the Union at the Centre and the States at the periphery each endowed with sovereign powers to be exercised in the field assigned to them respectively by the Constitution.” He underlined the deliberate attempt of its makers to describe India …

How the vision of ‘One Nation’ suppresses alternative voices
2 years, 6 months ago

How the vision of ‘One Nation’ suppresses alternative voices

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 10, 2022 18:00 IST It is a tale often told that politics in India became a caste-infested place in the 1990s. In 2019, the Prime Minister in his customary Independence Day broadcast celebrated the new reality that every Indian could speak of “One Nation with One Constitution”. The Congress turnaround on nationalism Congress president Rahul Gandhi, in …

PM Modi Calls for Higher Polling, Discussion on 'One Nation, One Election'
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi Calls for Higher Polling, Discussion on 'One Nation, One Election'

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed concern over low voting percentage, especially in urban areas considered educated and prosperous, and said this should change in a vibrant democracy like India. In an interaction with BJP workers from across the country, Modi also raised the issues of "one nation, one election" and "one nation, one voters' list", saying that continuous …

PM Modi calls for reforms in UN, demands bigger role for India | Top 10 quotes
4 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi calls for reforms in UN, demands bigger role for India | Top 10 quotes

India Today  

During a pre-recorded address to the United Nations General Assembly debate on the occasion of 75 years of UN's foundation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised key points pertaining to the body's formation and approach to conflict resolution. The prime minister laid emphasis on India's position within the United Nations when he asked the General Assembly, "How long will India have …

The BJP and Indian democracy
4 years, 11 months ago

The BJP and Indian democracy

Hindustan Times  

Since its victory in May 2019, the Bharatiya Janata Party government has set about vigorously enacting long-articulated Hindu nationalist policies. Whether BJP’s Hindu nationalist policies are an expression of democracy or a threat to it hinges on methods it employs A political system is democratic when the government is chosen by, and its policies broadly reflect, the will of the …

From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, India is now one nation: Amit Shah
5 years, 4 months ago

From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, India is now one nation: Amit Shah

India TV News  

Home Minister Amit Shah has said that India is now one nation and revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir was in country's best interest. "From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, India is now One Nation," Amit Shah said. "In 70 days, the Modi government did what Congress Party could not do in 70 years," Amit Shah said in an election …

'One election, one ideology' not acceptable to India, BJP should not 'divide country for votes': Congress' Anand Sharma in RS
5 years, 6 months ago

'One election, one ideology' not acceptable to India, BJP should not 'divide country for votes': Congress' Anand Sharma in RS

Firstpost  

The Congress said in the Rajya Sabha that the idea of ‘one election, one face, one ideology’ is not acceptable to India and asked the BJP to desist from ‘dividing the country for votes’. New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday said in the Rajya Sabha that the idea of “one election, one face, one ideology” is not acceptable to India …

One nation, one election? Perish the thought
5 years, 6 months ago

One nation, one election? Perish the thought

India Today  

The one nation, one election thought has been doing the rounds for the past few years. Later Union minister Rajnath Singh said that the government will form a committee to look into the feasibility of one nation, one election. One nation, one election votaries say that frequent elections bring the Model Code of Conduct into play thus hampering government working. …

Opinion | A case for provincializing the Bharatiya Janata Party
5 years, 6 months ago

Opinion | A case for provincializing the Bharatiya Janata Party

Live Mint  

Analysts at both ends of the political spectrum have read this election as an all-India “Modi wave”. Even progressives like Yogendra Yadav claim that the Bharatiya Janata Party “is now on course to becoming a genuine all-India party”. Empirically, it is simply a fact that the BJP remains a bit player at best in India’s non-Hindi speaking states, what the …

Nationalism is not the preserve of one party
5 years, 10 months ago

Nationalism is not the preserve of one party

Deccan Chronicle  

Many years ago, while researching the World War II Battle of Kohima, I had travelled to Moreh on the India-Myanmar border in Manipur. A few kilometres from the border checkpost is a small hillock where I was told Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and the Indian National Army had rested before moving towards India. He rightly believed that Indian soldiers joining …

Modi’s Hindu nationalism is stumbling
6 years, 3 months ago

Modi’s Hindu nationalism is stumbling

Al Jazeera  

Hindu nationalism as an electoral strategy can only go that far in India. When Narendra Modi led the Bharatiya Janata Party to victory in the 2014 elections, it was the first time that a party had achieved an outright majority in India’s parliament since 1984. BJP’s shrewd electioneering focused on winning roughly half of India’s constituencies, and emphasised Modi’s personal …

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