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One Nation One Election and representative democracy

The Constitution Bill, 2024, that was tabled in the Lok Sabha, proposes simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and State/Union Territory Legislative Assemblies with the insertion of Article 82. While the proposal seeks administrative efficiency and reduced election fatigue, critical questions arise: has the ‘One Nation, One Election ’ process been truly inclusive and representative? Understanding representative democracy Representative democracy …

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2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

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3 weeks ago

One Nation, One Election: 39-Member Panel Formed To Discuss Bills, This BJP MP To Be Chairperson

ABP News

BJP member PP Chaudhary was on Friday appointed chairman of the mega joint committee of Parliament set up to examine bills proposing simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. Earlier, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal had moved resolutions in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to refer the Constitution Bill and the Union Territories Laws Bill …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

’One nation, one election’ sent to Joint Parliamentary Committee

Live Mint

Minutes before the Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Friday, the House adopted a resolution recommending the two bills on holding simultaneous elections to a 39-member joint parliamentary committee of both Houses. 12 Rajya Sabha MPs to be part of the Joint Parliamentary Committee for 'One Nation One Election'. The agenda for the House on Friday included a motion …

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3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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Priyanka Gandhi, Manish Tewari among Congress MPs in JPC on 'One Nation One Election' Bill

India TV News

One Nation One Election bill: Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari and Sukhdeo Bhagat will be in the Joint Parliamentary Committee for deliberations on the 'One Nation One Election' Bill. 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 …

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3 weeks, 3 days 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, …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Opposition calls move an assault on basic structure, federal spirit

Hindustan Times

Opposition leaders on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the bills introduced in the Lok Sabha that propose simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, arguing that the legislation undermines federalism, violates the Constitution’s basic structure, was introduced without adequate consultation with states and envisions an impractical scenario. Leading the charge, Congress MP Manish Tewari termed the bills …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

‘One election’ bill tabled in House, may be sent to JPC

Hindustan Times

New Delhi The Union government on Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha two bills aimed at ushering in simultaneous state and national elections amid loud protests by the Opposition — taking the first step towards implementing sweeping changes in the way polls are conducted in the world’s largest democracy. Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the constitutional amendment Bill …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Power shift to EC? Opposition slams One Nation One Election Bill – is there merit to the claim?

Live Mint

One Nation One Election Bill: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled the two bills, paving way for 'one nation, one election' or simultaneous elections, in the Lok Sabha today, December 17. One Nation One Election Bill The bills that pave way for unified elections across the nation has been on the agenda of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party for …

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One Nation, One Election bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Who is in favour? Who is opposing it?

Firstpost

The Centre has introduced the Constitution Bill, 2024, better known as the One Nation, One Election Bill, in the Lok Sabha. VIDEO | Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal moves 'one nation, one election' bills for introduction in Lok Sabha.#OneNationOneElectionBill pic.twitter.com/vgPvelEwLu — Press Trust of India December 17, 2024 Let’s take a closer look. JD chief spokesperson Neeraj Kumar had …

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3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

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3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

One nation, one election bills introduced in Lok Sabha; Congress, SP launch sharp attacks

Hindustan Times

Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday tabled the constitutional amendment bills for holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections simultaneously in the Lok Sabha. “Introduction, consideration of one nation, one election bills beyond the legislative competence of this House, urge govt to withdraw it,” he told the Lok Sabha. One nation, one election bill As per a copy of …

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3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cong opposes 'ONOE' bill, Tewari moves adjournment notice in LS

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Congress MP Manish Tewari on Tuesday submitted adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha, opposing the One Nation One Election Bill Bill, 2024. Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Adjournment Motion Notice in Lok Sabha, opposing the One Nation One Election Bill pic.twitter.com/lNvSEGT1ob — ANI December 17, 2024 Tewari argued that the bill undermines India’s federal character, as defined in …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

What is 'One Nation One Election' proposal: Explained in points

Hindustan Times

The Central Government is bringing the ‘One Nation, One Election' Bill in Parliament on Tuesday. A committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind recommended the holding of simultaneous elections at all levels. The committee chaired by former President Ram Nath Kovind, which proposed that plan, argued that holding frequent elections each year negatively impacts the economy, polity, and society. …

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3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

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3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

One Nation, One Election: Modi flags efficiency, critics cry federalism under fire

India Today

In the expanse of the Parliament floor, amidst shouts of dissent and chants of protest from the Opposition benches, two bills have been introduced that could fundamentally alter India’s democratic landscape. The two bills are the legal scaffolding for what the government has grandly branded One Nation, One Election —a proposal to synchronise Lok Sabha, state assembly and eventually local …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

One Nation One Election Bill explained: Special majority, state ratification

India Today

The Constitution Amendment Bill, 2024 is a landmark proposal aimed at introducing simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state legislative Assemblies. By aligning elections for the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, the bill aims to minimise electoral fatigue among voters, reduce administrative costs and allow governments to focus more on policymaking and long-term governance. The bill's proposal to synchronise …

Elections Constitutional Election Legal Experts State Lok Sabha

3 weeks, 5 days ago

The Unconstitutionality of 129th Constitutional Amendment Bill , 'One Nation, One Election'

Live Law

The Union Government is ready to push its most ambitious Constitutional amendment since the NJAC- dream to conduct all the elections one time in the year. Another issue that may arise is if in case a hung House is formed after the General elections, & the President administers the oath of the Office of Prime Minister to an MP who …

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

Firstpost

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

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Govt defers introduction of ONOE bills in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times

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

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One Nation One Election and representative democracy

Pie in the sky: On the idea of simultaneous elections

One Nation, One Election: 39-Member Panel Formed To Discuss Bills, This BJP MP To Be Chairperson

’One nation, one election’ sent to Joint Parliamentary Committee

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

Priyanka Gandhi, Manish Tewari among Congress MPs in JPC on 'One Nation One Election' Bill

Legal experts divided over plans to conduct simultaneous elections

Opposition calls move an assault on basic structure, federal spirit

‘One election’ bill tabled in House, may be sent to JPC

Power shift to EC? Opposition slams One Nation One Election Bill – is there merit to the claim?

One Nation, One Election bill tabled in Lok Sabha: Who is in favour? Who is opposing it?

Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee

Centre Introduces Bills In Lok Sabha For 'One Nation One Election'; Law Minister Agrees For Examination By Joint Parliamentary Committee

One nation, one election bills introduced in Lok Sabha; Congress, SP launch sharp attacks

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

Cong opposes 'ONOE' bill, Tewari moves adjournment notice in LS

What is 'One Nation One Election' proposal: Explained in points

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

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

One Nation, One Election: Modi flags efficiency, critics cry federalism under fire

One Nation One Election Bill explained: Special majority, state ratification

The Unconstitutionality of 129th Constitutional Amendment Bill , 'One Nation, One Election'

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

Govt defers introduction of ONOE bills in Lok Sabha